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Moolooite & Humboltine on Copper (rare) Vajdak Coll.
- Ahmeek Mine, Ahmeek, Keweenaw Co., Michigan
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 4.4 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 10/29/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/05/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Crusts of the extremely rare organic oxalates moolooite (copper-rich, turquoise-blue) and humboldtine (iron-rich, amber-yellow) are richly scattered on all sides of the sculptural, floater, native copper specimen from the Ahmeek Mine of Copper Country. Ivory analcime is also noted on one side. To find both of these rarities on the same piece very rare for this locale. Ex Josef Vajdak Collection. Value???
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