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Renierite (rare - Type Locality) Vajdak Coll.
- Kipushi Mine (Prince Leopold Mine), Katanga, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.7 x 0.7 cm
- Start Time: 12/01/2013 6:15:00 am (CST)
- End Time: 12/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Renierite is a very rare germanium sulfosalt and this well-known Zn-Pb-Cu mine is the Type Locality. Iridescent, metallic pinkish-bronze renierite is richly visible in the bornite matrix. A rich and showy thumbnail example of the rare species. Ex Josef Vajdak Collection.