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Joaquinite-(Ce) (ex Zinn Collection)
- Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality)
- Cabinet, 11.1 x 7.8 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 03/12/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/19/2015 6:48:56 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A great specimen featuring dozens of sharp, well-formed, golden-orange-brown colored Joaquinite-(Ce) sitting on Natrolite and Crossite matrix. The largest crystal is about 1-2 mm, but under magnification, they are clearly crystallized, and very attractive up close. The piece comes from the collection of Marty Zinn, and is a rather rich specimen with above-average sized crystals of a species that is only found from a few places in the world. This piece is from the type locality, which is obviously best known for its amazing Benitoite and Neptunite specimens. Valued at $1000.