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Cumengeite on Barite (rare - only US find)
- Rowley Mine, Theba, Maricopa Co., Arizona
- Miniature, 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/29/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/05/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Cumengite, the rare lead-copper-oxhalide, renowned from the famous Amelia Mine Mexico, is found in only three U.S. localities, all in Arizona. Beautiful, lustrous, translucent, rich sky-blue, cumengite microcrystals are scattered in a well-placed vug in bladed to massive barite matrix. This fine and rare piece is from the November, 2007 find by Michael Cline at the famous Rowley Mine. Valued at $300-400.