Kinoite (rare) with Apophyllite

Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila Co., Arizona
Cabinet, 13.9 x 10.5 x 5.0 cm
Start Time: 04/10/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/17/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A colorful and impressive large combination specimen from this famous Arizona locale. The large crust of vivid, two-toned blue kinoite microcrystals is richly peppered with sparkling apophyllite microcrystals on this highly representative example of the species and famed locale. Kinoite is a rare copper silicate and this is a very rich specimen. Older material from the 1950s to 70s. The piece displays well from either side.

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