Dioptase, Shattuckite and Malachite, Tantara Mine, DR Congo for Sale

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Dioptase, Shattuckite and Malachite, Tantara Mine, DR Congo For Sale

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Dioptase, Shattuckite and Malachite, Tantara Mine, DR Congo:
$320.00

Dioptase, Shattuckite and Malachite, Tantara Mine,Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

This terrific and unusual specimen shows well all around 360degrees. The one side is dominated by chatoyantto acicular Malachite and first generation, emerald-green translucent dioptase,the other side by second generation teal blue-green Dioptase and striking,powder- to cornflower blue botryoidal Shattuckite. Shattuckite is a rare copper silicate mineralthat seldom crystallizes, so this co-occurrence is noteworthy. Beautiful chatoyancy is evident whenexamining the exposed Shattuckite spheres.Minor accessory reniform chrysocolla or plancheite, drusy quartz, and anunknown black cubic mineral, possibly a ps after cuprite, can be seen on thepiece for a nice accent. The colorcontrasts and varieties of crystal habits on this specimen are just superb. Thisis an exceptional and rare combination piece that most definitely meets thedefinition of “eye candy.” Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 1.5 cm. Ref:MF-9-12.

Dioptase, Shattuckite and Malachite, Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, DR Congo

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