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Gem Baryte xls (classic Colorado)
- Sherman Mine, Leadville District, Lake Co., Colorado
- Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 10/08/2016 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/13/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gem, glassy, tabullar, golden-yellow barite prisms, to 1.2 cm, cover the thin curved crust on this very rich and attractive small cabinet from the well-known Sherman Mine at Leadville. The back of the crust has siderite, a typical association. Classic, exceptionally fine and rich material from this noted locale. The gem barites are above average for the locale. Valued at $500-700.
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