Azurite rose (classic Bisbee) Simpson and Stoudt Coll.

Campbell Shaft, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona
Miniature, 4.7 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 10/12/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/18/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic and excellent, old-time azurite rose from the Campbell Shaft at Bisbee. This striking and very beauiful piece is composed of rosettes of RARE blocky, bright royal-blue azurite crystals with stunning "electric-blue" highlights under bright light. Complete all-around, with only limited contacting on a lower edge. The bright blue color, rare crystal form and specimen shape make for an outstanding Bisbee azurite rose. Collected in the 1930s. Ex R. Simpson and Dave Stoudt Collections. Valued at $1250-1500

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