Cobaltoan Calcite

Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga (Shaba), Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 7.2 x 4.6 cm
Start Time: 04/13/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/20/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
View Closed Auction Set

Item Description

A wonderful display specimen of flashy intense purplish-pink, lustrous and gemmy scalenohedral crystals of the very desirable cobaltoan variety of Calcite up to 6 mm in a vug of white Calcite matrix. One of the most classic localities for the material, which has produced arguably some of the best specimens in the world. Unmatched color in the mineral world, and incredibly iconic for collectors. Good shape overall, with only minor damage.

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More

Miss this auction? Buy Calcite mineral specimens on iRocks.com