Pseudomorph with vivid sky-blue Chrysocolla replacing or coating the original Azurite crystals. The fine, spiky crystal texture preserved from the Azurite creates a visually captivating form, while the intense color results from the copper content in Chrysocolla. Pseudomorphs like this are rare and occur when one mineral retains the external shape of another while being chemically altered or replaced over time.
Sourced from the Lupus Mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this piece is a striking example of copper mineralogy in transition—blending beauty with geological transformation. The back of the piece shows remnants of the original matrix, providing a glimpse into the host rock and mineralization environment
43.5 x 14 x 10.6 mm
Estimate: $165 - $175
