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Dimensions: 4.63 x 3.45 x 3 cm. Weight: 2.11 oz (60 g) Locality: Yanga Koubenza, Republic of Congo Mineral(s): Azurite, Malachite, Cerussite *stand not included* This azurite, malachite, and cerussite specimen features a combination of deep blue azurite, green malachite, and lighter cerussite crystals. The azurite appears in darker crystalline or massive areas, while malachite provides green contrast in layered or botryoidal form. Cerussite adds lighter crystal accents across the piece, creating a multi-mineral association with strong visual contrast. ABOUT The Yanga Koubenza area in the Republic of Congo is known for producing a variety of secondary minerals from oxidized zones of copper and lead deposits. Azurite and malachite form as copper carbonates, often occurring together in the same environment, while cerussite forms from the alteration of lead-bearing minerals. These minerals develop through long-term interaction between mineral-rich fluids and host rock. Specimens from this locality are collected for their natural associations and color contrast.