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Shattuckite (new find!)
- Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
- Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 5.7 x 4.1 cm
- Start Time: 02/27/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/06/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A great specimen of this rare copper silicate featuring a wonderful coverage of beautiful blue, radiating, velvety Shattuckite in a partial vug. Up close, the crystallization is excellent, and really eye catching. This material is fresh out of the ground from Tantara (note this is NOT from Namibia), and was analyzed / confirmed at the University of Arizona a few weeks ago - although it most likley does contain a small amount of Plancheite and possibly Ajoite. If you're a collector of this material, don't miss out on this eye-catching, displayable, small cabinet display specimen. Rarely does one encounter larger display specimens of this hard to find species, especially with such attractive form. Valued at $1250 retail.