SHATTUCKITE, DIOPTASE, CHRYSOCOLLA, CALCITE


Specimen: #14454
Locality: Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Congo - Kinshasa
Size: 63mm x 37mm x 29mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Colorful multi-layer specimen of Shattuckite, Dioptase, Calcite and Chrysocolla. On a blue-green Chrysocolla layer covered by white Calcite grow Dioptase crystals and spheres of the rare copper silicate-hydroxide Shattuckite. The Dioptases have rich green color, strong luster and are gemmy. The Shattuckite forms attractive isolated balls with nice blue color. The specimen has strong contrast. Some damages.
Marvelous!



SHATTUCKITE, DIOPTASE, CHRYSOCOLLA, CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE, DIOPTASE, CHRYSOCOLLA, CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE, DIOPTASE, CHRYSOCOLLA, CALCITE

SHATTUCKITE, DIOPTASE, CHRYSOCOLLA, CALCITE