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Copper in Calcite (old classic) ex Obodda
- Copper Country, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
- Miniature, 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 04/10/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/17/2014 6:33:34 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A showy old-time classic from the Keweenaw and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. A very glassy, transparent to tranlucent, calcite scalenohedron is richly included with bright copper. Some calcite prism faces have striking stepped-growth, while others are glass-smooth. Sharp tiny copper crystals with malachite sprinkled on the faces are a super accent. A modest bit of edge wear is noted, but this remains a fine, 360-degree example of the highly desirable combination. Certainly around 100 years old or more. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!