"Rice grain" Smithsonite on Aurichalcite (Mullane Coll.)

Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico
Toenail, 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 10/29/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/05/2009 6:55:43 pm (CST)
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Item Description

"Rice grain" smithsonite crystals on aurichalcite are amongst the most desirable combination specimens from the famed Kelly Mine. Gemmy, tiny, rice-grain, smithsonite crystals are richly scattered on the thin, gorgeous, powder-blue, botryoidal aurichalcite crust coating the gossan matrix. One spot of periphery wear is a very modest detraction. A very fine toenail from this renowned locale and seldom available in this quality. Ex Mullane Collection.

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