Manganese Oxide w/ Calcite (rare) Trimingham Coll.

Lordsburg District, Pyramid Mts, Hidalgo Co., New Mexico
Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm
Start Time: 11/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Psilomelane is an obsolete group name for hard black manganese oxides and is RARE from the many mines in the Lordsburg District. A sculptural vein of massive gray submetallic 'psilomelane' rests on matrix and has a nifty accent of a vug lined with sparkly, gemmy calcite rhombs. A rare and excellent reference-grade combination specimen of the species and locale. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection.

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