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Chalcotrichite incl. in Gypsum (RARE)
- Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
- Miniature, 3.2 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm
- Start Time: 02/01/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/05/2015 6:30:27 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An extraordinarily RARE combination from this less well-known Zambian copper mine. Bright blood-red hairs of cuprite variety chalcotrichite dramatically encircle a water-clear section of the gypsum cleavage! The backside has a bright sculptural crust of sparkly chalcotrichite. MINDAT does not list either species from the locale. Possibly unique!