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Barite (Rukin Jelks Coll.)
- Eagle mine, Gilman, Eagle County, Colorado
- Cabinet, 14.0 x 10.2 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/25/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A large, rich and showy Colorado classic. Beautiful, gemmy, golden-amber barite crystals totally cover the front and edges of this sculptural crust. A preferential, secondary overgrowth of micro barites covers much of the piece. Classic and pristine older material from the famous Eagle Mine at Gilman. Ex Rukin Jelks Collection and valued at $900.