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Chrysocolla ps. after Selenite(?)

Chrysocolla ps. after Selenite(?)

at-auction

$ 200

Locality
Lupoto Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Copper Crescent, Shaba, D.R. of Congo
Minerals
Chrysocolla, Gypsum
Dimensions
6.6 x 5.4 x 3.0 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
SM590

Sky-blue Chrysocolla has replaced another species (possibly elongated Selenite crystals) in this pseudomorph specimen. A couple of the longer, large crystals that are incomplete show the replacement is total Chrysocolla.