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"Rice grain" Smithsonite xls on Aurichalcite (Bird Coll.)
- Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 3.4 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/06/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/11/2010 6:30:47 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An exceptionally fine combination example of a rarity from the famous Kelly: turquoise-blue to powder-blue, banded, botryoidal aurichalcite in a curved crust is richly peppered with tiny, gem-like, "rice grain" smithsonite crystals, so named for their elongated shape. This is a beautiful piece, deep in color and classic for the locale, but rare in specimens of this size and quality. Ex Jaime Bird Collection. Valued at $500-600.