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Sphalerite (gemmy) (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)
- OH vein, Commodore mine, Creede, Mineral County, Colorado
- Miniature, 4.5 x 4.2 x 2.7 cm
- Start Time: 11/26/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/02/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic and desirable Creede Sphalerite specimen. The crystals themselves sharp, well-formed, and good quality for the mine. They are also very gemmy with a rich golden color that one is accustomed to seeing from this mine, and they are associated with a "wash" of drusy white Quartz crystals. You do not see these specimens any more, and they are simply some of the most classic pieces from any ore body in Colorado. Very good quality for the locality, and in great shape overall. From the collection of Brian Kosnar - his catalogue number BK 282 is glued to the bottom of the specimen.