Linarite, Cerussite & Brochantite on Galena (Cowan Coll.)

Sunshine no. 2 Adit, Blanchard Mine, Socorro Co., New Mexico
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x5.8 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 06/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/03/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic, colorful, showy and rare combination piece from the Sunshine no. 2 adit at the famous Blanchard Mine. Beautiful sprays of azure-blue, linarite needles, glassy cerussite and starkly contrasting patches of green brochantite richly coat an attractive cluster of sharp galena cubes to 2.0 cm. All on a quartz crystal matrix. Cerussite and brochantite are rare from the Sunshine no. 2, adding to the quality of this very fine and uncommon combination piece. This colorful cutie has multiple display possibilities. Ex Chris Cowan Collection.

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