Cuprian Smithsonite (classic Arizona) Joe Lobell Coll.

79 Mine, Chilito, Hayden area, Gila Co., Arizona
Small Cabinet, 5.2 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 05/24/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/31/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Beautifu, juicy, translucent, variable apple-green smithsonite botryoids with waxy luster cover the sculptural matrix on this colorful, rich and showy old specimen from the famous 79 Mine. This excellent classic is from the 1960s and 70s finds, not the 1990s or 2000s finds. Choice material valued at $500-600. The piece has several fine display views. From the Joe Lobell Collection of Oklahoma.

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