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Chrysocolla viewBack to Collection and New Finds Liquidation Auctions - Ends March 11th

Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga Prov., Dem. Rep. Congo
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/11/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:9.4 x 7.4 x 4.5 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Yes, this is a NATURAL specimen of chrysocolla! This was a find not too long back at the copper-rich Star of the Congo Mine, of chrysocolla that is so strange and pretty you can hardly believe it is real. The botryoidal surface looks like molten plastic, and is an intense, deep robins-egg blue. For color and uniqueness, this represents one of the most unusual new finds of the past couple of years! A bit of bruising is noted on one side, but is certainly a modest detraction to this stunning piece. This STRIKING, sculptural, specimen is covered on both sides with beautiful chrysocolla!