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Cobaltoan Calcite and Copper (Asselborn Coll.)
- Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/06/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous and elegant thumbnail cluster of cobaltoan calcite rhombs and copper crystals from the famous Mashamba West Mine. The translucent rhombs have vivid pink color and are beautifully accented by the pretty patina of the copper crystals. A superb thumbnail from the Eric Asselborn Collection and looks great from either side. Combination specimens of this quality from this locale are extremely rare, no matter what size. this is from a pocket found about 20 years ago