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Malachite ps. Azurite
- Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
- Cabinet, 11.2 x 5.7 x 5.5 cm
- Start Time: 06/10/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/17/2021 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $210
Item Description
Gorgeous, three-dimensional pseudomorph from the famous Milpillas Mine in Sonora. The velvety and chatoyant Malachite pseudos are extremely well-formed, and range from 2.3-3 cm in size. They are architectural, varied, and simply expressive in their beauty. I know that sounds artistic, but this cabinet piece, with its great aesthetics, size, and excellent composiyion, is virtually a work of art in and of itself. Even better in person! Quality like this has not been seen from Mexico in a long time, since the 1960s at Zacatecas. This could almost pass for a Tsumeb piece, the quality is so good. Subtly different than the Tsumeb pseudos, these are simply unique from previous finds. See the video for a good idea of how 3-dimensional this specimen really is! This was recently deaccessed from the extensive collection of Bob Reynolds, who cherished both minerals and fossils as he collected. Bob is a prolific author and has had several curating positions in museums.
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Bidding History
Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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$210 | 06/17/2021 10:37:34 am (CDT) |
$200 | 06/17/2021 10:37:34 am (CDT) |
$180 | 06/17/2021 9:28:35 am (CDT) |
$170 | 06/16/2021 8:23:41 pm (CDT) |
$160 | 06/16/2021 9:53:29 am (CDT) |
$150 | 06/16/2021 6:26:08 am (CDT) |
$140 | 06/15/2021 11:28:19 pm (CDT) |
$130 * | 06/15/2021 11:27:57 pm (CDT) |
$130 * | 06/15/2021 11:27:57 pm (CDT) |
$120 * | 06/15/2021 8:51:11 pm (CDT) |
$120 * | 06/15/2021 8:51:11 pm (CDT) |
$110 | 06/15/2021 8:50:57 pm (CDT) |
$100 | 06/15/2021 8:50:57 pm (CDT) |
$90 | 06/15/2021 7:38:39 pm (CDT) |
$80 | 06/15/2021 9:35:56 am (CDT) |
$70 | 06/15/2021 9:32:44 am (CDT) |
$60 | 06/12/2021 10:24:52 am (CDT) |
$50 | 06/12/2021 12:36:23 am (CDT) |
$42 | 06/12/2021 12:36:23 am (CDT) |
$35 | 06/12/2021 12:36:11 am (CDT) |
$30 | 06/12/2021 12:36:11 am (CDT) |
$25 | 06/12/2021 12:36:05 am (CDT) |
$20 | 06/12/2021 12:36:05 am (CDT) |
$15 | 06/11/2021 12:06:58 pm (CDT) |
$10 | 06/11/2021 8:54:20 am (CDT) |