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4JG17 - Chalcostibite on Siderite - $ 125 SOLD St Pons, Val d'Ubaye, Barcelonette Mts, France thumbnail, 2.6 x 1.7 x 1 cm
A superb thumbnail of this rare species, from THE major find in the mid-1980s at this classic locality. The main crystal, perched nicely on matrix, is 1 cm
MD-118846 - Azurite, Chalcostibite - - Archived Rar-el-Anz, Cherrat Wadi, Casablanca Prefecture, Grand Casablanca Region, Morocco miniature, 3.5 x 2.6 x 0.9 cm.
3.5 x 2.6 x 0.9 cm. A RARE and showy pseudomorph of lustrous, striated, azure-blue azurite after chalcostibite crystals from a MOST UNCOMMON locality - Rar-el-Anz, Morocco. Chalcostibite is an uncommon sulfosalt and this pseudo is REALLY GOOD, even with the contacted termination.
MD-136236 - Azurite, Chalcostibite - - Archived Rar-el-Anz, Cherrat Wadi, Casablanca Prefecture, Grand Casablanca Region, Morocco thumbnail, 2.9 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm.
2.9 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm. A RARE and showy pseudomorph of lustrous, striated, azure-blue azurite after a large chalcostibite crystal nicely set in matrix from a MOST UNCOMMON locality - Rar-el-Anz, Morocco. Chalcostibite is an uncommon sulfosalt. This pseudo is REALLY GOOD and is nicely terminated. Seldom available on the market from this locality in this quality. Ex. Ken Hollmann Collection.
MD-206901 - Chalcostibite, Tetrahedrite, Calcite - - Archived Boldut Mine, Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania cabinet, 9.9 x 5.2 x 3.1 cm.
9.9 x 5.2 x 3.1 cm. Chalcostibite on tetrahedite, quartz and sharp disc-shaped calcite, possibly associated with (?) zinkenite. Featuring beautifully lustrous crystals of crystals of Chalcostibite up to 5 mm; arranged in clusters on tetrahedite. Ex. Dr. Werner Paar Collection.
MD-206903 - Chalcostibite, Tetrahedrite - - Archived Boldut Mine, Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania cabinet, 13.0 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm.
13.0 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm. Spectacular aggregates of platy Chalcostibite crystals arranged in clusters with minor tetrahedite, on a grayish-white matrix of quartz. Ex. Dr. Werner Paar Collection.
MD-20944 - Chalcostibite, Siderite - - Archived Saint-Pons, Ubaye valley, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France thumbnail, 2.6 x 1.7 x 1 cm
A superb thumbnail of this rare species, from THE major find in the mid-1980s at this classic locality. The main crystal, perched nicely on matrix, is 1 cm 2.6 x 1.7 x 1 cm
MD-210789 - Chalcostibite, Tetrahedrite, Zinkenite - - Archived Boldut Mine, Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania miniature, 4.4 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm.
4.4 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm. Chalcostibite is a rare copper, antimony sulfosalt. This fine combination piece from the Boldut Mine of Romania features shiny, gray metallic blades and needles of chalcostibite clusters scattered on lustrous tetrahedrite crystals and associated with zinkenite, quartz and calcite. Chalcostibite was never common at Cavnic and this major discovery was made in 1990.
MD-216393 - Chalcostibite, Sphalerite, Dolomite, Galena - - Archived Boldut Mine, Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramures Co., Romania cabinet, 11.3 x 6.7 x 6.5 cm.
11.3 x 6.7 x 6.5 cm. Chalcostibite is a rare copper, antimony sulfosalt. This excellent and very showy, 3-dimensional cabinet combination piece from Cavnic, Romania features shiny, gray metallic blades and needles of chalcostibite clusters richly scattered on lustrous sphalerite crystals and associated with a rich, preferential coating of sparkly, light gray dolomite rhombs and a bit of galena. Chalcostibite was never common at Cavnic and this major discovery was made in 1990.
MD-238880 - Azurite, Chalcostibite - - Archived Rar-el-Anz, Cherrat Wadi, Casablanca Prefecture, Grand Casablanca Region, Morocco small cabinet, 5.9 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm.
5.9 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm. A fine partial pseudomorph of lustrous, striated, azure-blue azurite after chalcostibite crystals from an uncommon locality - Rar-el-Anz, Morocco. Chalcostibite is an uncommon sulfosalt. You can see the unaltered, metallic chalcostibite in one of the photos.
MD-247637 - Chalcostibite - - Archived Saint-Pons, Ubaye valley, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France small cabinet, 7.8 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm.
7.8 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm. Chalcostibite is a rare copper, antimony sulfosalt. This fine specimen from a classic French locale features a superb, cave-like vug with highly lustrous, gray metallic blades in a contrasting, iron-stained quartz matrix. The large columnar blade in the vug is 1.5 cm. A massive vein of chalcostibite caps this very showy piece and chalcostibite is shot through both sides. This is very rich ore. Seldom available in this quality from this locale, and it comes from a classic find of the 1980s.
MD-26280 - Azurite, Chalcostibite - - Archived Rar-el-Anz, Cherrat Wadi, Casablanca Prefecture, Grand Casablanca Region, Morocco miniature, 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Euhedral crystals of the copper/antimony sulfide chalcostibite that have partly altered to azurite and malachite. Unusual and pretty., plus very good for the material (most are rather more irregularly formed!). 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
MD-34642 - Azurite, Chalcostibite - - Archived Rar-el-Anz, Cherrat Wadi, Casablanca Prefecture, Grand Casablanca Region, Morocco miniature, 4.2 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm
A fine example of crystals of the copper-antimony sulfide chalcostibite that have been partially replaced by bright blue azurite, a phenomenon peculiar to this locality near Casablanca. There is unusually good crystal definition for this type of specimen, on this piece. RARE! 4.2 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm
MD-51281 - Chalcostibite, Siderite - - Archived Saint-Pons, Ubaye valley, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France small cabinet, 6 x 3.9 x 3.6 cm
Superb, sharp chalcostibite crystals in a "bowtie" cluster atop matrix, make this one of the better ones I have seen for sale in recent years. This was found at what really is an old classic locality, but recently in a lucky find of the early 1990s. Most people consider these to be the best examples of their species, for display purposes. 6 x 3.9 x 3.6 cm
rar09-wp10 - Chalcostibite with Calcite - $ 1450 SOLD Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania cabinet, 9.9 x 5.2 x 3.1 cm
ex. Dr. Werner Paar Collection Chalcostibite on tetrahedite, associated with (?) zinkenite, quartz and sharp disc-shaped calcite, featuring beautifully lustrous crystals of xls of Chalcostibite up to 5 mm; and arranged in clusters upon tetrahedite. The Romanian suite is of particular pride in this collection and he had several notable chalcostibite specimens, all from a famous and small find of about 1990. Never has the same quality come out before or since, here.
rar09-wp12 - Chalcostibite on Tetrahedite - $ 1450 SOLD Boldut Mine, Cavnic, Romania cabinet, 13.0 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm
ex. Dr. Werner Paar Collection Spectacular aggregates of platy Chalcostibite xls are here arranged in clusters with minor tetrahedite, on a greyish-white matrix of quartz. The Romanian suite is of particular pride in this collection and he had several notable chalcostibite specimens, all from a famous and small find of the early 1990s. Never has the same quality come out before or since, here.
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