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Malachite on Malachite ps. after Barite (very rare)
- Shangulowe Mine, Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Miniature, 5.9 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 01/19/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/23/2014 6:41:35 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very rare and showy two-sided specimen consisting of rich velvety botryoidal malachite as a secondary generation atop a large barite crystal that has itself been replaced by malachite and from which, innumerable small barite pseudos are attached. We have not seen an example of this type before from this renowned locale. Barite is VERY RARE from here. Valued at $450.