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Calcite on Primary Malachite (rare combo)
- Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/02/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/10/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Bubbly, botryoidal, bladed rosettes of primary malachite richly and aesthetically cover both sides of the vuggy, sculptural gossan rib. RARELY seen, nearly all of the rosettes have a thin coating of glassy, water-clear calcite. Very nifty, unusual and rare Mina Ojuela combination material. Material of this style dates from the 1950s to 70s. The David Shannon label dates from 1976-1990.