Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite after Azurite (3 generations)

Item Description

These unique and beautiful specimens from the Lupoto Mine were a big hit on the market a few years ago, but the find was quite limited, and nothing has been found since. They are unique as far as I know in terms of the paragenesis as they started their mineral lives as bladed crystals of Azurite, which over time pseudomorphed to Malachite but they were actually pseudomorphed AGAIN by a deposition of brilliant turquoise blue colored Chrysocolla. This isn't just a massive coating of Chrysocolla either, as it has formed in tiny acicular crystals(!), which look beautiful under magnification. It is rare to find such well-crystallized Chrysocolla like this in nateure! This particular specimen is in great shape compared to most I've seen from the locality as nearly every crystal is undamaged (I can see one broken crystal and a few small imperfections here and there) with the largest "blade" measuring 3.3 cm long. Please do note mistake the brown spots of matrix as damage on the iece, it's just where the piece grew against the pocket wall. As you can see, the piece is very showy and aesthetic and displays wonderfully. Super quality all around, and if you collect copper minerals, secondary ore minerals or pseudomorphs, don't miss out on this one as there is nothing else coming out these days. Priced in the inventory at $1,250.