Chrysocolla after Gypsum

These pseudomorphs came to market in 2014, marketed as a pseudomorph of Azurite, and were quickly absorbed. The subtle bi-color (pea green to blue) adds to the fibrous consistency of the surface areas. Rarely seen in the market today.

Locality: Lupoto Mine, Kipushi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

Composition: hydrous copper phyllosilicate