Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Pyrite
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An OLD-TIME, showy combination piece from the famous Bourg d'Oisans area of France of brassy, lustrous chalcopyrite nicely complimented with malachite and accented by several, sharp, lustrous and striated, bronzy pyrite cubes - all on milky quartz. A classic, old-timer from a renowned locality. The paper label says that the piece was acquired in 1945, but was COLLECTED in 1906! 101 years old! Ex. George Elling Collection.
Product details
SpeciesPyrite, Malachite, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityFrance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Le Bourg-d'Oisans
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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brilliant metallic luster, perfect cubes, and golden color; collectors prize affordable pieces to top specimens, with Navajún and Huanzala localities.Regional guide
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