Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Malachite replacing Azurite

Luputo, Kakumba, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo
Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 6.8 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 01/20/2022 9:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/27/2022 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Winning Bid: $1,851
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Item Description

A beautiful specimen of somewhat stalactitic "finger"-shaped groups of beautiful blue Chrysocolla which has overgrown pseudomorphs of Malachite replacing Azurite after Malachite on / over gossan matrix. These newer (2015) specimens from Luputo are such attractive and desirable piece based upon not only the fantastic color, but the fact that there are at least THREE generations of mineralization here. Initially the piece consisted of prismatic Azurite crystals, which were replaced by Malachite, and then a final generation of Chrysocolla came over the top. When viewed up close, the piece is gorgeous and it's rare to see free-standing, Chrysocolla from any locality like this. Small spots of green Malachite can be seen in areas to create a beautiful addition of color. This piece is certainly worthwhile for any copper species collector or a collector of colorful species. The largest individual pseudomorph measures 3.4 cm long. Originally priced at $1,500.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$1,851 01/27/2022 6:37:01 pm (CST)
$1,801 01/27/2022 6:37:01 pm (CST)
$1,551 01/27/2022 6:36:04 pm (CST)
$1,501 01/27/2022 6:36:04 pm (CST)
$1,250 01/27/2022 6:35:45 pm (CST)
$1,200 01/27/2022 6:35:45 pm (CST)
$525 01/27/2022 6:30:42 pm (CST)
$500 01/27/2022 6:30:42 pm (CST)
$459 01/27/2022 11:25:31 am (CST)
$449 01/27/2022 11:25:31 am (CST)
$310 01/26/2022 9:37:05 pm (CST)
$300 * 01/26/2022 9:36:09 pm (CST)
$300 * 01/26/2022 9:36:09 pm (CST)
$70 01/23/2022 11:21:44 pm (CST)
$60 01/23/2022 11:21:44 pm (CST)
$40 01/23/2022 3:58:39 pm (CST)
$35 01/22/2022 10:06:28 pm (CST)
$30 01/22/2022 10:06:28 pm (CST)
$25 01/22/2022 2:55:35 pm (CST)
$20 01/22/2022 2:55:35 pm (CST)
$10 01/21/2022 12:01:38 pm (CST)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.