DR Congo

Chrysocolla — DR Congo

7.8 × 4.8 × 3.0 cm (3.07 × 1.89 × 1.18 in)
Longest edge: 78 mm (3.07 in)
SKU · KS1510
$151.00
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Dimensions: 7.8 × 4.8 × 3.0 cm (3.07 × 1.89 × 1.18 in); longest edge 78 mm (3.07 in).

Vivid sky-blue botryoidal chrysocolla over green malachite. Chrysocolla from DR Congo, 93 g.
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Mineral
Chrysocolla
Locality
DR Congo
Dimensions
7.8 cm × 4.8 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight
93 g
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Specimen details

MineralChrysocolla
LocalityDR Congo
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
Dimensions7.8 cm × 4.8 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight93 g

About this specimen

Dimensions: 7.8 × 4.8 × 3.0 cm (3.07 × 1.89 × 1.18 in); longest edge 78 mm (3.07 in).

A mass of vivid sky-blue botryoidal chrysocolla with a smooth, glossy surface, sitting over a base of dark green fibrous malachite. The blue is intense and even across the lobes.

Congolese chrysocolla on malachite at 93 g; a miniature with the strongest blue in the copper-mineral world.

Weight 93 g / 3.3 oz. Small cabinet specimen, displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet. Sold exactly as photographed; any known repair, mount, treatment or condition note is disclosed in this listing.

  • Mineral: Chrysocolla
  • Locality: DR Congo
  • Weight: 93 g / 3.3 oz
  • SKU: KS1510

About Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with notable Chinese occurrences.

Learn more about Chrysocolla in our encyclopedia

About DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo — above all the Katanga Copperbelt — is a world-class source of secondary copper and cobalt minerals.

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Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Chrysocolla natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Chrysocolla — DR Congo
Chrysocolla — DR Congo
$151.00