Kinoite (rare silicate) on Apophyllite

Christmas Mine, Banner Dist., Gila Co., Arizona
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 6.0 x 4.1 cm
Start Time: 12/17/2009 6:40:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/29/2009 6:43:14 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Vivid, azure-blue, kinoite microcrystals are festooned on sparkling apophyllite-coated matrix on this showy, highly representative specimen of the species and famed locale. Kinoite is a rare copper silicate and this is very rich specimen.

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