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Plancheite

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Locality: 
Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.4 × 2.8 × 1 cm
Description

Fine specimen richly decorated with blue plancheite crystal aggregates forming narrow columns. The columns show a dark blue core and a bright blue fibrous outer area. Very interesting specimen.  

The specimen comes from the collection of Dr. G. Jung, who received it from A. Dillen in 1978.

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This auction exclusively features large collection specimens, with a minimum size of 3 centimetres (most pieces are significantly larger). These are exceptional or unusual collection specimens from times gone by, some with historical labels and, in most cases, with detailed information about their previous owners and other interesting facts.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Plancheite

Formula: 
Cu8(Si8O22)(OH)4·H2O
Strunz: 
9.DB.35
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
6.0
Type Locality: 
Sanda carriere (Sanda quarry; Sanda Mine), Mindouli, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)

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Postage Area Price
Germany (insured parcel)
€6.50
Worldwide (tracked)
€10
USA (tracked)
€12
USA (tracked, > 0,5 kg)
€22
European Union (tracked, > 1 kg)
€18
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Combined shipping of multiple specimens is standard after full payment.

Multiple pieces may incur increased postage costs due to higher weight. 

For questions about shipping or possible costs, feel free to contact me: 

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Money back guarantee is valid until 14 days after receiving the payment. The refund will be initiated immediately upon receiving the minerals back. Due to the return time, there may be a delay in the refund. 

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