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Nakauriite
- Sierra Magnesite Mine, Gabbs, Gabbs District, Paradise Range, Nye Co., Nevada, USA
- Miniature, 4.2 x 3.6 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 12/25/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/06/2015 6:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Nakauriite is an incredibly rare, hydrated copper hydroxide carbonate sulfate, and is seldom seen. This miniature has a rich, beautiful crust of turquoise blue Nakauriite, and I am not sure I have seen it's equal for richness - the crust is a full 3 cm in length. There are less than ten localities for the species worldwide, and the species itself was only discovered in 1976. Formerly in the Bill Smith Collection.