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Cornetite w/ Chrysocolla
- Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 4.1 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 03/06/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/13/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Scinitillating, spherical aggregates of two-toned teal-blue, cornetite microcrystals accented with patches of turquoise-blue chrysocolla with malachite cover this showy, undulating plate from the Congo. Cornetites are the rarities amongst the copper minerals from Congo. They never come out in quantity, and are quickly snapped up when they do appear. The noted bruising and periphery wear is certainly a modest detraction. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!! Old style, not found today.