Cornetite

Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
Small Cabinet, 9.8 x 7.8 x 3.9 cm
Start Time: 06/24/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/30/2011 6:33:47 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A colorful and very rich specimen of the rare copper mineral cornetite. Intensely sparkly, crayon-blue, cornetite microcrystals are nicely complimented by many tufts of green primary malachite crystals and scatterings of powder-blue chrysocolla. The bit of periphery wear is noted, but is only a very modest detraction. These striking specimens appear only sporadically on the market and are much sought-after by collectors for their beautiful contrast of colors.

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