Cerussite (smoky colored twin)

Mfouati Mine, Mfouati Dist., Bouenza Dept., Republic of the Congo
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 11/02/2023 7:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/09/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $249

Item Description

A beautiful full-sized thumbnail piece from a discovery in 2022 from the famous Mfouati Mine in Republic of the Congo. This locality is well-known for several fine quality secondary ore mineral, and has produced the finest (though limited) Cerussites from the entire country. This is a fine quality example of these elusive Cerussite twins. The is a very nice thumbnail, featuring a beautiful, well-formed, distinct "V"-twin of gemmy/translucent, smoky colored Cerussite. The piece is crystallized all over, and it's nearly a complete "floater", save a few tiny points of attachment on the back/base. A showy and good quality example of these uncommon Cerussite specimens. Ex Brian Kosnar specimen, valued $1,200.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$249 11/03/2023 1:52:20 pm (CDT)