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Smithsonite coated by iridescent Hematite (ex Harold Urish Collection)
- 79 Mine, Hayden area, Banner District, Dripping Spring Mts, Gila County, Arizona
- Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 4.6 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 12/13/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/20/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Attractive, semi-lustrous "dogtooth" (scalenohedral) crystals of Smithsonite are coated by beautiful multicolor iridescent Hematite on matrix, creating an eye-catching overall specimen. From the collection of Harold Urish. It's a wonderful Smithsonite and looks beautiful up close. If you're an Arizona collector, or a Smithsonite collector, don't pass this one up, as it's a lovely Smithsonite for what it is.