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AU803 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 800 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.2 cm Sparkling deep blue crystal groups of Veszelyite to 1.3cm on a matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. The two larger crystal groups are located near the top of the specimen and together are 2.3cm wide, with a smaller individual crystal with slightly lighter blue color to the lower left of the larger crystals. The Zincolibethenite forms a velvety green layer over the entire front of the matrix. Mined in 2022. The lighter colors on the large crystal groups is not damage, rather small amounts of attached Zincolibethenite and possibly Kipushite. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU804 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 1250 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4 cm Large (!) deep blue crystal groups of Veszelyite to 2.2cm on a vuggy matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. The Veszelyite crystal groups are just amazing on this one - large hemispherical groups of outstanding size. Much of the Veszelite is sprinkled with micro crystals ob blue/green Kipushite. The Zincolibethenite forms a velvety green layer over the matrix. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU805 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 3000 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo cabinet - 12.5 x 9 x 4 cm Large specimen of deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. An amazing cabinet sized matrix Veszelyite specimen, unheard of prior to this find. The Veszelyite crystal groups reach 9mm in size and are well separated. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite. In the upper half, dozens more Veszelyite crystals can be seen beneath the translucnet Hemimorphite. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU807 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 350 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm Sparkling deep blue crystal groups of Veszelyite to 7mm on a matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. The crystals are well isolated and lustrous. There is an even larger crystal sandwiched between matrix at the lower left that is 1.1cm in size. The Zincolibethenite forms a velvety green layer over the entire front of the matrix. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU808 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 280 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo thumbnail - 2.4 x 2 x 1.7 cm Sparkling deep blue crystals of Veszelyite to 7mm on a matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. Fine thumbnail with well isolated crystals. The Zincolibethenite forms a velvety green layer over the entire front of the matrix. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU812 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 280 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 cm Sparkling deep blue crystals of Veszelyite to 6mm on a matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. Fine miniature with well isolated crystals. The Zincolibethenite forms a velvety green layer over the entire front of the matrix. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU813 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 300 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 5.3 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm Deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. Rich coverage of Vezelyite on both sides of specimen. The Hemimorphite forms a botryoidal surface with a beautiful color contrast to the Veszelyite and is highly translucent. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU814 - Veszelyite on Zincolibethenite $ 450 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 3.5 cm Sparkling deep blue crystals of Veszelyite to 1.3cm on a vuggy matrix covered by Zincolibethenite. Good large crystals in various areas, including some additional crystals deep in vugs not seen in photos. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU732 - Hemimorphite $ 150 Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 3 cm Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite from Mfouati. Beautiful translucent Hemimorphite on matrix. The top surface sparkles and it has a good overall shape.
AU745 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 220 N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4.7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm Dioptase crystals to 1.3cm on clear Quartz crystals. The Dioptase crystals are well separated on matrix and in excellent condition.
AU752 - Dioptase on Quartz $ 120 N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.2 cm Dioptase crystals to 1.3cm on a matrix covered by tiny sparkling Quartz crystals and black Goethite. The Dioptase crystals are lustrous and include a nice double terminated crystal.
AU748 - Dioptase $ 150 Reneville, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm Cluster of solid Dioptase crystals associated with light blue Plancheite and another lighter green mineral, possibly Malachite.
AU747 - Dioptase, Mimetite $ 180 N'tola Mine, Mindouli Dist., Pool Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 6 x 5 x 2 cm Sparkling green Dioptase crystals and yellow Mimetite crystals on matrix. Good bright crystals.
AU735 - Hemimorphite $ 120 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 5.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite on matrix. The top surface sparkles and the color is just gorgeous. Mound shaped specimen with good Hemimorphite all around.
AU871 - Zincolivenite $ 2500 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico miniature - 5 x 4 x 3 cm Deep green fan-shaped crystal groups of Zincolivenite from a recent find at the Milpillas Mine. There were a few styles found, one of which were toothy clusters like these, reminiscent of Tsumeb. There is also an unidentified light green mineral present.
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