Large Descloizite (classic locale)

Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein District, Namibia
Large Cabinet, 16.6 x 10.9 x 7.5 cm
Start Time: 01/12/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/18/2018 6:42:30 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Namibia's famous Berg Aukas Mine, closed since 1978, has easily produced the world's finest descloizite specimens. Less well-known, it has also produced world-class smithsonite specimens. This is an impressive and large 3-dimensional plate is totally covered with spearpoint sheaves of lustrous to matte, gray to black descloizite blades. Bright light reveals the blades have pretty iridescence, adding pizzazz. In both views, this striking, sculptural and rich large plate looks like an aircraft carrier with a striking large 7.5 cm superstructure on one side. An outstanding, pristine and rich large example of the species and locale.

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