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Plancheite, Dioptase


Plancheite : Cu8[(OH)4|Si8O22] · H2O, Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

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Locality: Shangulowé Mine, Kambove, Central area, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaïre)
A vuggy piece of gossan matrix is lined with fibrous plancheite extending out into the cavities in filaments and sprays. Small single dioptase crystals (to 1mm) partially coat the surface and hang from the plancheite fibres. There are a few malachite rosettes/balls at one of the specimen.

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