A vibrant cabinet display specimen weighing 270 grams from the world-famous Tenke-Fungurume Mine in the Katanga Copper Crescent, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This piece features a captivating natural pocket lined with sky-blue Chrysocolla coated in a shimmering, fine sugar-like quartz druze. Surrounding the crystalline vug are rich layers of deep green Malachite and subtle accents of pink Cobaltoan Calcite set against a dark, iron-rich matrix host. Offering high-contrast colors, sculptural pocket depth, and excellent light reflectivity, this specimen represents a top-tier Congolese copper silicate combination.
Specimen Details Primary Minerals: Druzy Chrysocolla, Malachite, and Cobaltoan Calcite Locality: Tenke-Fungurume Mine, Katanga Copper Crescent, Democratic Republic of the Congo Habit: Sparkly druzy quartz over Chrysocolla in matrix vug with malachite and calcite accents Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.6 x 5.6 cm (3.3 x 3.0 x 2.2 in) Weight: 270 g (9.52 oz).
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