Smithsonite (2 generations) Trimingham Coll.

Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico
Small Cabinet, 8.0 x 7.9 x 4.9 cm
Start Time: 11/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Juicy, blue-gray, smithsonite botryoids have a very nifty second-generation coating of white "snow" smithsonite on this very showy and sculptural specimen from the famous Kelly Mine. This display-quality, 3-dimensional, vuggy piece has fine aesthetics. Hefty and rich zinc ore at 422 grams. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection.

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