Malachite encrusting Chrysocolla (ex Obodda)

Star of the Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 7.4 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 08/27/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/01/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Two pretty shades of green, sparkly, nubby, malachite encrust the beautiful, turquoise-blue, chrysocolla botryoids of this sculptural, very showy combination specimen from the famous Star of the Congo Mine. The bit of contacting and periphery wear reveal the chrysocolla botryoids underlying the malachite. Malachite encrustations over chrysocolla in this richness and quality are RARE from this renowned locale. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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