Chrysocolla ps. Malachite ps. Azurite
Tenke-Fungurumearea, Kolwezi Mining District, Congo [DRC]
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Pseudomorph
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Origin Location |
Tenke-Fungurumearea, Kolwezi Mining District, Congo [DRC] |
Description |
Extraordinary samples of chrysocolla pseudomorphing after malachite, which is pseudomorphing after azurite. These specimens have beautiful blue-green color and sparkle with well-defined crystal form. Price is per specimen, random selection. |
Luster |
Drusy |
Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
Handling |
No special handling is required. |
Modifications |
No modifications. |
Size Group |
Miniature |
Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
Quantity |
18 Specimens |
Mineral List |
Chrysocolla: (Cu2-xAlx)H2-xSi2O5(OH)4·nH2O copper hydrogen silicon pentoxygen oxygen hydrogen hydrogen oxide *
Malachite: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 copper carbonate hydroxide *
Azurite: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 tricopper carbon oxygen hydroxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
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Smithsonite / Aurichalcite![Smithsonite / Aurichalcite](/Files/Minerals/SmithsoniteAurichalcite_1219_0_sm.jpg) Smithsonite![Smithsonite](/Files/Minerals/Smithsonite_1214_0_sm.jpg) Smithsonite / Aurichalcite![Smithsonite / Aurichalcite](/Files/Minerals/SmithsoniteAurichalcite_1218_0_sm.jpg) Smithsonite![Smithsonite](/Files/Minerals/Smithsonite_1253_0_sm.jpg) Bayldonite![Bayldonite](/Files/Minerals/Bayldonite_973_0_sm.jpg) Fluorite![Fluorite](/Files/Minerals/Fluorite_1378_0_sm.jpg) |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
Cu Al H Si O Cu Al Si O H S
Cu Al H Si O Ca Cu Al Si O H
Cu Al H Si O K Cu Al Si O H
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s): rosasite
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