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Conichalcite w/ Mixite (Trimingham Coll.) - old locale
- Carissa Mine, Tintic District, Juab Co., Utah
- Small Cabinet, 8.9 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 01/22/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/29/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Apple-green, nubby spherical aggregates of conichalcite microcrystals richly cover matrix on this fine and rich combination from this famous and extinct Utah mining district. The red paper arrows point toward tiny acicular sprays of light green mixite crystals. Specimens from the Carissa Mine are uncommon. Choice material from the Bob Trimingham Collection and formerly in the Bill Bancroft Collection, according to his label. The # 43 is Bancroft's number. Old piece!