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Chalcophyllite (old classic) ex Philadelphia Academy viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - HUGE SET, Ends July 1

Wheal Gorland, Gwennap, St Day Dist., Cornwall, England
  • Starting Time:6/27/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:7/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:7.6 x 5.6 x 3.5 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Platy, green, chalcophyllite crystals richly invest both sides of the vuggy matrix, which includes cuprite. This classic old-timer, probably from the famous Wheal Gorland Mine, of Cornwall comes with an expertly handwritten, faded label from an old collection (from the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences). Certainly from the late 1800s, this is a classic old locality specimen. Valued $500