A striking replacement where vivid blue chrysocolla has fully taken over earlier gypsum crystals, preserving their original bladed form. The piece is covered in dense, microcrystalline texture, giving it a soft, almost velvety surface across every face.
Elongated, flattened crystal shapes coming from the matrix clearly show the original gypsum habit beneath the replacement. The contrast between sharp structure and fine surface detail gives the piece depth from every angle.
Material from the Kupoto Mine in the DRC is known for these copper-rich replacements, and this is a strong example with complete coverage and well-defined form. A classic pseudomorph with both color and structure.
