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Chalcocite ex. Sir Arthur Russell Coll.
- Levant Mine, St Just District, Cornwall, England
- Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 6.3 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 05/11/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/17/2012 6:50:13 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This rich, old-time chalcocite from the historic Levant Mine has a super provenance, having been in the collection of Sir Arthur Russell. Solid chalcocite consisting of intergrown, pseudohexagonal platelets with a matte-finish, but being very colorful magenta, purple and golden predominating. Classic, textbook chalcocite from a famous mine with a great attribution - how can it get any better?