A SPECIMEN OF CORNETITE

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A SPECIMEN OF CORNETITE
of natural form, from the Star of the Congo Mine, Katanga, rich, intensely blackish blue to a rich teal blue and bright, lustrous rosettes cover the display side of this specimen.
6¼in. (16cm.) wide

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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

Lot Essay

This relatively rare copper phosphate reaches its zenith at the Star of Congo Mine - and occurs in such quality nowhere else on earth. These micro-crystals combine to form little crystal balls with an incredible sparkle. This specimen has excellent aesthetics and is in remarkably fine condition. The intensity of the colour marks it as being from the now-famous find of the 1998 pocket of this "best of" material, brought out at the time by the Belgian dealer Gilbert Gauthier.

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