Copper w/ Cuprite & Bornite (Ken Roberts Coll.)

Itauz Mine, Zhilandy group, Satpayev, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Cabinet, 10.7 x 7.3 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 08/16/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/23/2018 6:30:31 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A fantastic large 4-way arborescent filagree of very colorful, sharp spinel-twinned copper crystals from the famous finds at this well known locale. The striking piece has a biomorphic look in any view. The signature scattered large spinel-twins reach 1.3 cm. Preferential rich red cuprite and black bornite coatings add tremendous color and an exotic aspect to this outstanding copper from the Ken Roberts Collection. Specimens of this richness, color and quality were uncommon. Valued at $1250.

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