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Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite with Malachite
- Corocoro District, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
- Thumbnail, 1.9 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
- Start Time: 10/15/2009 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/22/2009 6:49:27 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A great thumbnail size specimen of the famous pseudomorphs of Copper after Aragonite from Corocoro. These floater specimens are well known from Bolivia for their great form and color, and this piece has the classic and unique pseudo-hexagonal form that has made these pieces some of the most well known and highly sought after pseudomorphs around. This specimen is a very fine example of this material as it is compelte all the way around and has sharp faces. The final touch to this specimen is the fact that is has attractive mint-green associated Malachite, which is only seen in a small percentage of these specimens. There hasn't been any significant amount of these specimens on the market in approximately 25 years, and they are often only found in old collections.