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Chalcophyllite - huge crystal (ex Elling Coll.)
- Ting Tang Mine, Gwenap, Cornwall, England
- Thumbnail, 0.6 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm
- Start Time: 03/25/2009 7:15:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/02/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A STRIKING thumbnail plate of scintillating, electric-aquamarine chalcophyllite from the famous Ting Tang Mine of Cornwall. This is CLASSIC, OLD-TIME material from this renowned district and mine. Chalcophyllite is an uncommon copper arsenate, and this is a HUGE CRYSTAL. although a thumbnail specimen, its the largest loose floating cruystal of this quality I have seen adn so has high impact and importance. Valued $900. Ex George Elling Collection.