Silver, Kinoite & Apophyllite (rare combo) Trimingham Coll.

Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila Co., Arizona
Small Cabinet, 9.3 x 7.4 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 10/11/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/16/2014 6:37:15 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A rare, colorful and rich combination from this well-known locale. Silver is very rare from the Christmas Mine. Rich clusters of silver microcrystals are scattered on the matrix covered with glassy apophyllite crystals and a total covering of scintillating, two-toned blue kinoite microcrystals (a rare silicate). Older material from the 1950s to 70s. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. A MUST for the locality or species collector.

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