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Shattuckite with Malachite and Quartz
- Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
- Cabinet, 10.8 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm
- Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:51 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
OUTSTANDING combination piece of lovely dark and light blue Shattuckite, superb Malachite, and Quartz. The primary Malachite consists of blocky, deep green crystals partially coated with drusy Quartz, all in a string of crystals that occupies half of the huge Shattuckite pocket. Other drusy malachite growth is around the edges, contrasting starkly with the velvety blue. It is a gorgeous specimen with really intense color contrast, overall. The overall aesthetics are incredible, as the photos will testify to (and it is even better in person). I have not seen Malachite crystals in this combination with quite this robust habit from here, nor in as dominant a role. Valued $1500-2000.