Linarite, Caledonite, Anglesite & Brochantite (ex. Trimingham)

Blue Bell Mine, Baker, San Bernardino Co., California
Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 6.4 x 3.0 cm
Start Time: 04/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/10/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A rich and rare two-sided combination piece from this well-known California locale. Rich coverings of bright azure-blue linarite crystals and microcrystalline anglesite crystals are accented with turquoise-blue caledonite and microcrystalline green brochantite on the front. The back is nearly totally covered with bright brochantite. Old material, as this mine was in production in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Rarely available in this combination. Ex. Bob Trimingham Collection and from the Si and Ann Frazier Collection, according to his label.

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