Cacoxenite

Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm
Start Time: 08/20/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/25/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Cacoxenite is an uncommon complex hydrated phosphate. Tiny tufts of golden-yellow needles are festooned on all sides of the sculptural limonite matrix. A rich, old-time and excellent example from this long-extinct iron mine in phosphorus-rich ore. From an East Coast collection and comes with a Hugh Ford label dating from 1946-57.

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