Hematite after Siderite on Smoky Quartz (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

R. A. Kosnar claim on Yucca Hill, Steven''s Ranch, near Lake George, Park County, Colorado
Toenail, 3.2 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 02/04/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/11/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This is a great specimen from one of the most storied and well known districts in Colorado. The pegmatites near the Lake George area of Colorado have produced what most collectors and dealers consider to be the finest Amazonite specimens from the standpoint of superb color, top quality, wonderful display specimens and excellent associations. This particular specimen, has no Amazonite, but it is a nice display piece featuring sharp, metallic grey pseudmorphs of Hematite after Siderite sitting atop a translucent Smoky Quartz crystal. Keep in mind that this specimen was collected over 30 years ago (August of 1977), when Richard Kosnar found some of the finest color Amazonite from Colorado extant. Don't miss out on this great Colorado "classic".

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