October 13, 2023
CLASSIC OLD Malachite after Cuprite Crystal CHESSY, FRANCE -Ex. Nikischer
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
***Bringing you the very finest minerals ebay has to offer!!*** Malachite pseudomorph after Cuprite Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France 1.23cm x 1.22cm x 1.2cm Ex. Florence Mecke Collection Ex. Tony Nikischer Collection Description/Interesting Notes: A classic, old time example of malachite after cuprite from this historic locale!!! This specimen consists of a sharply formed, modified octahedral cuprite crystal that has been completely replaced by lively green malachite!!! This specimen is complete all around and displays magnificently in person!!! This specimen exhibits classic form consisting of a complexly modified octahedral crystal and has gorgeous bright green color!!! Classic old material!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was originally from the collection of Florence Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
