Plancheite (ex J. P. Gliddon Coll.)

Nchanga Mine, Chingola, Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Small Cabinet, 5.8 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm
Start Time: 03/10/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/17/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Plancheite is not reported from the Nchanga Mine, but the label that accompanies this specimen gives very specific locality info to its origin. According to the former owner, J. P. Gliddon, the exact locality where it was found is "1500 m level, 6 east, North Lower Orebody". I don't know if the piece has been analyzed, but I cannot find another species listed from this locality that would be mistaken for Plancheite, so I'm keeping it as labeled. A really cool rarity for anybody who collects minerals from copper orebodies.

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