Chrysocolla on Malachite (ex Obodda)

Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
Small Cabinet, 8.9 x 3.4 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 08/27/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/01/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Crusts of pretty powder-blue chrysocolla partially coating the undulating plate of sparkly banded malachite botryoids forms a very colorful and artistic specimen from the famous Star of the Congo Mine, which is now abandoned. The back is a dramatic surprise, consisting of classic, chatoyant, banded malachite bullseyes. Fine and showy combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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