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Iridescent Chalcocite on Quartz (excellent old classic) Whitmore Coll. 
Back to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Jan 5, 2012
Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
- Starting Time:12/29/2011 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/5/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:4.6 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm
- Size Description:Miniature
Description:Butte chalcocite is a US classic and this is a very fine and aesthetic combination example. Two circular mounds of sharp, iridescent magenta chalcocite crystals to 5 mm are dramatically perched on a bed of glassy quartz points. Both sides display beautifully: one side with the striking single point (with a lightly bruised termination); and the other side with a forest of needles (the end of the large chalcocite ball is contacted, but with minimal bruising). Undoubtably older material. Classic and excellent combination material from the Robert Whitmore Collection # 189.
