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Dolomite w/ Chalcopyrite (old - uncommon) ex Obodda
- Laxey, Isle of Man, Great Britain
- Cabinet, 12.4 x 6.8 x 4.1 cm
- Start Time: 02/24/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/28/2013 6:32:38 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp, pearlescent, grayish-white, dolomite rhombs to 3.7 cm on the diagonal have unusual and nifty-looking, scaled faces. The rhombs are peppered with lustrous, metallic, chalcopyrite crystals to about 4 mm. An impressive, large, very showy and uncommon combination specimen from this obscure and historic locale. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this piece at $650, five or more years ago.