Chrysocolla |
Chrysocolla |
Specimen # | 101265 | |
Mineral: | Ajoite | |
Location: | Luputo Mine, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
Size: | 7.8 x 6.5 x 3.6 cm | |
Detailed Description
This piece features dominant central pseudomorphs - great aesthetics. The specimens from this find are chrysocolla on malachite pseudomorphs after azurite (as discussed in the full desciription below, I suspect its formation history is quite complex.) This specimen shows no remaining malachite in the cores that can be seen in cross-section.
The underlying pseudomorphs are sharp. In excellent condition - very few small pseudos are incomplete.
A great cabinet specimen from this find!
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Definitive identification of these specimens has been confirmed. The specimens from this find have been identified as chrysocolla by way of chemical analysis conducted by Dr. Hexiong Yang of the University of Arizona. A preliminary Raman spectroscopic analysis had led to the suggestion of an ajoite identification (which was posted on mindat), but the Raman for each of these minerals is very similar and was therefore inconclusive.
Detailed Description
This piece features dominant central pseudomorphs - great aesthetics. The specimens from this find are chrysocolla on malachite pseudomorphs after azurite (as discussed in the full desciription below, I suspect its formation history is quite complex.) This specimen shows no remaining malachite in the cores that can be seen in cross-section.
The underlying pseudomorphs are sharp. In excellent condition - very few small pseudos are incomplete.
A great cabinet specimen from this find!
Browse more Chrysocolla Pseudomorph Specimens
Definitive identification of these specimens has been confirmed. The specimens from this find have been identified as chrysocolla by way of chemical analysis conducted by Dr. Hexiong Yang of the University of Arizona. A preliminary Raman spectroscopic analysis had led to the suggestion of an ajoite identification (which was posted on mindat), but the Raman for each of these minerals is very similar and was therefore inconclusive.
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