Linarite (rare classic material)

Item Description

Linarite is a sought after well-known lead copper sulfate mineral, beloved for its intense blue color. The classic specimens from the Blanchard Mine in Bingham, New Mexico are some of the best examples of the species from the Western Hemisphere. This piece features lustrous, intense royal-blue crystals of Linarite covering a good portion of the underlying matrix. You can see there is a bit of Quartz and Fluorite on the piece as well. The strong color and the fact that it's a rare species is always popular in the mineral collecting world, and Linarite certainly meets both criteria. Classic material, and certainly distinctive, as these pieces are instantly recognizable.
From the collection of John Whatley, a well-known Georgia collector (1939-2022). John had many interests and hobbies, and favorite hobby was collecting rocks and minerals. He was a member of the Augusta and Aiken, SC Gem and Mineral Society. He also enjoyed collecting arrowheads and he co-authored the book, An Overview of Georgia Projectile Points and Select Cutting Tools. He was a member of the Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama Archaeology Societies and he also enjoyed volunteering in the Archaeology Department at SRS.
You can read more about John at: https://www.thomaspoteet.com/obituaries/john-whatley