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Malachite on Chrysocolla (New Find)
- Star of Congo Mine, Lubumbashi, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 11/05/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/12/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very colorful and striking combination specimen from a new find at the famous Star of Congo Mine. Banded, green malachite is the initial coating on the very vuggy, sculptural matrix. Beautiful, bright powder-blue, botryoidal chrysocolla follows. Two generations of malachite are next: first is forest-green, botryoidal variety; followed by the scintillating, emerald-green malachite microcrystals. An exceptionally showy and fine piece from this new find. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!