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Shattuckite and Malachite
- Kaokoveld Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 8.0 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Exquisite combination piece of Shattuckite, primary Malachite, and gemmy Quartz. The Shattuckite is in velvety cornflower blue balls up to .3 cm; the Malachite is in a 1.5 cm fan lying attractively on the Shattuckite; and the Quartz crystals are included by the Shattuckite, giving them that highly-desired deep blue color. The primary malachite fanspray is touched atop by the opposite edge of the pocket in which it grew, a negative cast of shattuckite balls. It is hard to find all three together, and so appealingly. Very aesthetic.