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Beaverite-(Cu) on Siderite ps. After Gypsum ex. Trimingham Coll.
- Pioche District, Lincoln Co., Nevada
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm
- Start Time: 03/05/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/12/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Mineral specimens of any species are rare from this less well-known Nevada district and a sharp coated pseudomorph is EXTREMELY RARE. Green microspherules of beaverite-(Cu), an uncommon sulfate, are festooned on one side of the partially hollow, tubular epimorph of siderite after gypsum, open at both ends. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and purchased from respected Excalibur-Cureton Co. in 1995. A MUST for the pseudomorph or locality collector.