Shattuckite (2014 find)

Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove District, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Small Cabinet, 5.4 x 3.1 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 04/18/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/25/2019 6:31:05 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking, sculptural specimen of solid shattuckite from a 2014 find by artisanal miners at this abandoned open pit copper mine. Rich cornflower-blue sprays of radial acicular crystal clusters that look like pin-cushions or snowballs. The large "ball" looks like a classic Hostess SnoBall cake with blue color. Beautiful shimmering chatoyancy highlights the fantastic two-color rich cornflower-blue radial growth of the acicular crystals on the sides and back of the botryoids on this striking specimen. Valued at $500 by the former dealer and worth it.

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