Chrysocolla pseudomorph with Malachite, Quartz

Specimen ID: KKW-HR8

Title
Chrysocolla pseudomorph with Malachite, Quartz
Locality
As recorded:
Tenke-Fungurume, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
170mm x 140mm x 65mm
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Description
An absolutely gorgeous large cabinet example from these finds in late 2020 in the Congo. Sparkling blue chrysocolla replacing previous bladed crystals of what were likely azurite or barite, even possibly gypsum. These are measuring to at least 5.0 cm in length. Malachite present as well. The over coating of micro quartz really makes this attractive. Slight micro-chipping is present, that is typical on almost all of the specimens, this large example I think is in super condition. Very showy.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Name withheld

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