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Goethite xls & Quartz (old classic) Trimingham Coll.
- Restormel Iron Mine, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England
- Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/11/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/16/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp, lustrous, terminated, metallic-gray goethite crystals richly and attractively line the floor and walls of the sculptural, quartz crystal-lined vug. The crystals reach a large for the locale 6 mm. Rich and hefty iron ore and quartz matrix. This old iron mine opened before 1797 and closed in 1883. Very fine, undoubtably old-time material from this historic Cornwall mine. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and has a cloth label on the back.