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Chrysocolla in Chalcedony slab (Rice Coll.)
- Live Oak Mine, Inspiration, Gila Co., Arizona
- Cabinet, 12.6 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm
- Start Time: 04/21/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/29/2010 6:39:39 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking, banded, CABINET slab, polished on both sides of beautiful, turquoise-blue chrysocolla and green malachite needles included in varibly colored chalcedony from the famous Live Oak Mine at Inspiration, Arizona. This is undoubtably, old-time, classic material, as the underground Live Oak Mine operated mainly from 1897 to 1920. Ex Richard and Helen Rice Collection and donated to a Rocks & Minerals auction. The quality of the banded in this slab is outstanding for the noted locale.