Mimetite and Calcite (1960s) Stoudt Coll.

Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Cabinet, 11.7 x 8.7 x 4.9 cm
Start Time: 11/05/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/10/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Lustrous, translucent, cauliflower-like florets of yellow-green mimetite crystals are festooned on the sturdy gossan matrix covered with starkly contrasting calcite rhombs on this excellent and showy large combination specimen from the famous Mina Ojuela of Mexico. This is classic and very uncommon material from the 1960s finds at this historic locale. Ex Dave Stoudt Collection. Valued $500-700.

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