Sanbornite (rare) Trimingham Coll.

Esquire No. 1 claim, Rush Creek, Fresno Co., California
Cabinet, 13.0 x 9.9 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 07/17/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/24/2014 7:05:25 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Sanbornite is a rare Ba-silicate. This impressive, large laminated specimen consists entirely of highly 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 on the market in this size and quality. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. A must for the locality or species collector.

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