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)
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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

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