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Veszelyite
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Unknown Owner
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A single, important, isolated and sharp crystal of veszelyite, 1.5 cm tall, with razor sharp form and high luster, combined with saturated color. Veszelyite is a beautiful mineral species that only forms large crystals in a few places in the world. Modern (2020/s) production from China and Congo are new to the market. The legendary classics, and best crystals, were from only a few small pockets at this small copper mine in Montana. Now shut, there is no hope of more, either. Today, choice thumbnails seldom turn up for sale, only as old collections are dispersed. As of 2026 when this is going online, it is nearly 50 years out of the ground and counting. This is a fine, competition level thumbnail specimen from the long-held collection of Jean Smith (founder of the Rocksmiths dealership which I grew up buying from, as did so many collectors of my own generation in the 1980s-90s).
Product details
SpeciesVeszelyite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.4 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm
Added on07/23/2026
LocalityUSA, Montana, Black Pine Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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