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Cobaltoan Calcite (excellent)
- Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Miniature, 5.8 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm
- Start Time: 05/10/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/20/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Incredibly colorful and sparkly, shocking, vivid pink cobaltoan calcite microcrystals in botryoids richly line a sculptural vug in matrix on this striking specimen from the famous Mashamba West Mine. A scattering of primary malachite crystals is a super accent. Modest periphery wear is noted, but this remains a killer color and is very highly representative for this species and noted locale. This specimen would brighten up any collection. the color REALLY IS THIS SHOCKING INTENSE NEON PINK-RED IN PERSON, top percentile. valued $750