Barite on Malachite

Shangulowe Mine, Kambove, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Small Cabinet, 7.1 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 02/04/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/11/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Glassy, colorless, barite blades richly and aesthetically cover the classic matrix of dense banded malachite on this showy combination piece from the Congo. Periphery wear is noted, but is a modest detraction. Highly representative and uncommon material. This is several year old material.

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