Carrollite
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When these new Carrollite specimens were first found about 5-6 years ago, they were instantly regarded as the best of species ever found. Some of the largest, sharpest, most impressive crystals of this rare copper, cobalt, nickel sulfide came out of this find. This particular specimen features hosts a few fine, sharp, well formed, lustrous, silvery color, octahedra up to 6 mm with very slight cubic modifications. Crystals of Carrollite on matrix are less common in my experience. These pieces seemed to have dried up quickly, and I don't know if more will be found.
Product details
SpeciesCarrollite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 7.5 x 6.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Kamoya South II Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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cobalt-rich thiospinel with razor-sharp spinel-octahedral crystals, mirror luster, on contrasting carbonate matrices from the DRC and Bou Azzer.
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