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Torbernite (old classic) Fioravanti Coll.
- Shinkolobwe Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 6.7 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/08/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A rich, riveting specimen of lustrous, bi-colored forest-green and light green torbernite blades covering the sawed matrix plate on this outstanding specimen from the famous Shinkolobwe Mine of Zaire. This specimen is of the highest quality and is esentially pristine. Valued at $900-1200 for bi-colored aesthetics and richness. Fedex shipping available worldwide, no problem, despite the radioactivity. This is a CLASSIC Zaire mineral and locality for a radioactive. Ex Giancarlo Fioravanti Collection and purchased from the Gilbert Gauthier Collection in 1973 for 300 Swiss francs.