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Iridescent Siderite stalactite (old and rare) ex Mullane Coll.
- Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
- Cabinet, 10.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 11/21/2010 7:00:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/26/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An unusual and very showy cockscomb stalactite of lustrous to sparkly, botryoidal siderite from the famous mines at Bisbee. The lustrous botryoids have beautiful iridescence of golden/bronzey, magenta and dark peacock-blue. The sparkly botryoids have an additional overgrowth of iridescent microcrystals. A very high quality gangue mineral specimen from this very famous district. Complete all-around. Ex Dennis Mullane Bisbee Collection. Rarely do you find such good display quality siderite from Bisbee. valued $500