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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, 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 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 $ 3800 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 $ 450 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 $ 300 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 $ 400 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 $ 400 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 $ 750 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.
AU817 - Veszelyite on Hemimorphite $ 350 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 4 x 2.7 x 1 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Deep blue crystals of Veszelyite on sky blue Hemimorphite. There are two generations of Veszelyite on this specimen, including a darker blue 2cm wide hemispherical group, and smaller lighter blue crystals. Mined in 2022. The locality is a former Limestone quarry with Lead, Zinc, and Copper mineralization that closed in 2018.
AU728 - Hemimorphite $ 150 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite on matrix. The top surface sparkles and the color is just gorgeous.
AU730 - Hemimorphite $ 150 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 6.7 x 4 x 2.2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite on matrix. The top surface sparkles and the color is just gorgeous, deeper blue than most.
AU731 - Hemimorphite $ 150 Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 8.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite from Mfouati. A thick 1cm layer of beautiful translucent Hemimorphite. The top surface sparkles and I love the stalactitic growths. Beautiful color!
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.
AU736 - Hemimorphite $ 60 Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 3 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sparkling sky blue Hemimorphite in vugs. The color is just gorgeous, deeper blue than most.
AU738 - Hemimorphite $ 60 Mfouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Botryoidal blue Hemimorphite with attached Malachite. Colorful specimen!
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