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Sanbornite (rare silicate)
- Esquire No. 1 claim, Rush Creek, Fresno Co., California, USA
- Ex. Bill and Anne Cook
- Cabinet, 12.7 x 7.8 x 3.3 cm
- Start Time: 03/16/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/23/2023 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $98
Item Description
Some of the finest examples of Sanbornite, a RARE Ba-silicate, come from this obscure Barium-rich claim, and were collected back in the 1960s. The Esquire No. 1 claim is the Type Locality for 7 VERY RARE Barium-silicate species. This sculptural large laminated cleavage is entirely pearlescent, partially translucent, pretty light mint-green to white plates. An extremely rich and showy mass of this rare species from this obscure locale. Seldom available. Ex Bill and Anne Cook Collection.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $98 | 03/23/2023 12:22:13 pm (CDT) |
| $88 | 03/23/2023 12:22:12 pm (CDT) |
| $76 | 03/23/2023 12:21:45 pm (CDT) |
| $66 | 03/23/2023 12:21:44 pm (CDT) |
| $47 | 03/17/2023 9:34:15 pm (CDT) |
| $42 | 03/17/2023 9:34:15 pm (CDT) |
| $37 | 03/17/2023 9:33:52 pm (CDT) |
| $32 | 03/17/2023 9:33:52 pm (CDT) |
| $27 | 03/17/2023 9:33:25 pm (CDT) |
| $22 | 03/17/2023 9:33:25 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 03/17/2023 2:34:45 pm (CDT) |