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large Malachite "eye" with Chrysocolla
- L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
- Cabinet, 13.1 x 10.3 x 5.0 cm, 2.9 pounds
- Start Time: 07/11/2024 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/18/2024 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $535
Item Description
Stunning, densely banded, sawed and polished malachite stalactite "eye" beautifully surrounded by dramatically contrasting rich sky-blue chrysocolla from the famous Star of Congo Mine in DR Congo. The distorted form of the "eye" and the remarkable variable green hues of the dense banding are mesmerizing. 1339 grams or 2.9 pounds mass. This well-known copper-cobalt deposit is extinct commercially, but artisanal mining by locals has recovered more fine specimens. A choice, colorful and artistic stalactitic malachite and chrysocolla combination from the noted locale.
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Bidding History
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| $535 | 07/18/2024 6:07:05 pm (CDT) |
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