large Kinoite (rare) with Apophyllite (Soregaroli Coll.)

Item Description

A colorful and impressive combination specimen from this famous Arizona locale. The blanket 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 two-sided specimen. Older material from the 1950s to 70s. The piece looks good from either side and is both large and richly crystallized for this material. Valued $750. Ex Art Soregaroli Collection.