Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite after Azurite

Item Description

A beautiful and rarely seen multi-generational pseudo specimen of somewhat stalactitic tiny "finger"-shaped groups of beautiful turquoise blue Chrysocolla which has replaced pseudomorphs of Azurite after Malachite on / over gossan matrix. These specimens from Luputo started showing up around 2013, and are such attractive and desirable specimens based upon not only the fantastic color, but the fact that there are at least THREE generations of mineralization here. Initially the piece consisted of what is believed to be prismatic Azurite crystals, which were replaced by Malachite, and then a final generation of Chrysocolla came over the top. When viewed up close, the piece is gorgeous, as you rarely see such fine crystallization in Chrysocolla like this. It's also rare to see free-standing, Chrysocolla from any locality, and this piece is certainly worthwhile for any copper species collector, a pseudomorph collector, or just a fan of colorful species.