Carrollite

Kamoya South Mine, Kamoya, Kambove, Shaba, Congo
Small Cabinet, 5.0 x 4.2 x 4.0 cm
Start Time: 01/26/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/02/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

When these new Carrollite specimens were first found over 10 years ago, they were instantly regarded as the best of species ever found. Some of the largest, sharpest, most impressive crystals of this rare copper, cobalt, nickel sulfide came out of this find. This particular features hosts a sharp, well formed, lustrous, silvery color, cuboctahedron measuring 8 mm on Calcite on matrix. Smaller Carrollites can be seen on the piece as well. The main crystal has a contact, but still good quality overall. Crystals of Carrollite on matrix are less common, and the quality of this one is certainly above average. These pieces seemed to have dried up quickly, and I don't know if more will be found. A great opportunity to snag to nice matrix specimen of Carrollite for a great price. Valued at $600.

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