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Calcite, Galena and Sphalerite (old classic) Urish Coll.
- Mid-Continent Mine, Treece, Tri-State Dist., Cherokee Co., Kansas
- Small Cabinet, 8.7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/13/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/18/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 5.8 cm, doubly terminated, lustrous, translucent, honey-amber, calcite crystal is dramatically attached to galena cubes with sphalerite rosettes on this incredibly scultpural, old-time specimen from the Mid-Continent Mine. The galena cubes have splendent to matte-luster faces. The large cube in the cluster is 3.2 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm and the fabulous galena cube perched on the calcite termination is 2.0 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm. Overall, the piece is in great shape. All of the galenas are pristine and just a bit of contacting is noted on the back of the calcite. A spectacular and aesthetic 360-degree Tri-State combination specimen. Ex Harold Urish Collection.