Chrysocolla ps. Boleite (rare pseudomorph!)

Item Description

2010 saw the discovery of these intriguing and attractive pseudomorphs from near the famous Amelia Mine. These pseudo-octahedral Boleites have been replaced by vivid blue Chrysocolla, and so the aesthetics and level of mineralogical interest are both high. The matrix is even quite firm, which is a distinct difference compared to the fragile mudstones that Boleites are more often found in. Outstanding, attractive, and quite uncommon, this is an exceptional pseudomorph. Crystals to 5mm, showing the sharp form of boelites, replaced by the copper mineral chrysocolla - novel in our experience to this one find! valued??? hard to say!