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Cuprite altering to Malachite
- Chessy, Rhone, France
- Thumbnail, 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm, 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm, Assorted Sizes
- Start Time: 09/12/2006 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/21/2006 8:15:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An exceptionally sharp set of 2 crystals, just classic for this old french material! These mostly were found prior to 1840, I am told. Unusual in its sharpness, this is a complete replacement of cuprite by malachite! the sharp octo is 6mm and the more complex form is 8 mm.