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Joaquinite, Neptunite & Natrolite (Jaime Bird)
- Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
- Miniature, 5.4 x 2.9 x 0.8 cm
- Start Time: 02/24/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Joaquinite is an ultra rare cerium silicate and the famous Dallas Gem Mine is the Type Locality. Translucent and lustrous, sharp amber-brown crystals to 1 mm are peppered on the gray-green serpentine matrix plate along with a scattering of neptunite crystals to 1.0 cm and a starkly contrasting patch of snow-white natrolite. This is a rich and showy combination example of the species from this noted locale. The rich coverage of joaquinite is above average. Ex Jaime Bird Collection. Valued $650.