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Veszelyite (classic locale)
- Black Pine Mine, Philipsburg, Granite Co., Montana
- Thumbnail, 1.2 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm
- Start Time: 05/03/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/13/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Veszelyite is a rare Holy Grail copper, zinc phosphate species much prized by thumbnail collectors. They reached their worldwide zenith at the famous and closed Black Pine Mine in Montana over 30 years ago. This is a highly representative, lustrous and translucent cluster of sharp, pretty, indigo-blue crystals. valued $400-500. VERY RARE in this size and quality, especially at auction I would say!