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Cyanotrichite and Brochantite (Mullane Coll.)
- Grand View mine, Grand Canyon, Coconino Co, Arizona
- Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 5.1 x 4.9 cm
- Start Time: 06/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/03/2013 6:33:40 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous cornflower-blue velvety carpet of tufts of cyanotrichite needles covers the top of this colorful combination specimen. Cyanotrichite is a fairly rare copper, aluminum, sulfate. The spheres are composed of acicular crystals that have aggregated together. A thick vein of contrasting green brochantite needles courses through two sides of matrix. Extensive crusts of cyanotrichite add even more color! A very colorful combination specimen from a now-closed mine that actually lies within the current boundary of the Grand Canyon National Park - Off limits for over 20 years, to collectors. Rarely do these turn up now in older collections. Ex Dennis Mullane Collection.