20RC64M Cerussite on Malachite
Mfouati Area, Bouenza Dept., Republic of Congo
4.5x 3.7x 2.4 cm
$135

A great example of cerussite on malachite, from recent finds int he general Boko Songho-Mfouati area.  In addition to the cerussite/ malachite combinations, there have also been some pyromorphite malachite combinations in a way they seem sort of like deconstructed versions of the classic examples from Rum Jungle, Australia.


As with most things from this country, it is really, really hard to get an example that has not been beaten to hell.  This one does have some damage, but the overall richness of the reticulated cerussite snowflakes masks it well. 


I would say these are one of the hardest things to find good examples of-- not only is the cerussite extremely brittle, but the malachite scuffs up as well.  And considering local extraction methods, getting anything that is isn't totally scuffed or shattered is something of a miracle. 









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