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Azurite (''sun'') (classic material)
- Malbunka Copper Mine, Areyonga, Gardiner Range, MacDonnell Region, Northern Territory, Australia
- Cabinet, 9.7 x 8.3 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 12/28/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/04/2024 6:51:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $285
Item Description
A wonderfully showy example of the famous Azurite "suns" from the Malbunka Copper Mine in Austria. These specimens are notably distinctive and well known for their interesting form. This particular style is best associated with this locality. This piece is features a semi-layered, rich blue colored, compressed "rosette" of Azurite measuring 5.0 cm across, sitting on typical kaolinized siltstone matrix. The Azurite suns form between layers of Kaolinite, and were forced to grow in a laterally compressed, radiating manner. They have to be expertly separated to reveal the treasures inside. I don't think there is another Azurite locality in the world produces them quite like this. No damage and very eye-catching.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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| $285 | 01/04/2024 6:45:17 pm (CST) |
| $275 | 01/04/2024 6:45:16 pm (CST) |
| $265 | 01/04/2024 6:43:25 pm (CST) |
| $255 | 01/04/2024 6:43:25 pm (CST) |
| $250 | 01/04/2024 6:43:05 pm (CST) |
| $240 | 01/04/2024 6:41:58 pm (CST) |
| $235 | 01/04/2024 6:41:58 pm (CST) |
| $220 | 01/04/2024 6:40:41 pm (CST) |
| $210 | 01/04/2024 6:38:02 pm (CST) |
| $200 | 01/02/2024 3:39:25 am (CST) |
| $195 | 01/02/2024 3:39:25 am (CST) |
| $185 | 01/01/2024 9:02:37 am (CST) |
| $175 | 01/01/2024 9:02:37 am (CST) |
| $165 | 12/29/2023 7:40:34 pm (CST) |
| $155 | 12/29/2023 7:40:34 pm (CST) |
| $90 | 12/29/2023 2:52:04 pm (CST) |
| $80 | 12/29/2023 2:52:04 pm (CST) |
| $76 | 12/29/2023 12:42:09 pm (CST) |
| $66 | 12/29/2023 12:42:09 pm (CST) |
| $10 | 12/29/2023 12:53:05 am (CST) |