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Tephroite, Zincite, Willemite & Franklinite (Type Locality - classic combo) Cook Coll.
- Sterling MIne, Franklin Mining Dist., Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
- Cabinet, 11.5 x 9.7 x 7.0 cm
- Start Time: 07/14/2022 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/21/2022 6:35:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $180
Item Description
RARE and rich large 4-species combination ore specimen from the famous Sterling Mine, Type Locality for the Mn-silicate Tephroite. The layered/banded blocky piece is predominately dark gray Tephroite. Two sides and part of another are richly covered with contrasting bands and richly scattered dark red Zincite microcrystals. Bands of black Franklinite are visible on all sides. Two sides host bands of light gray Willemite, fluorescing typical neon-green under SW UV light. Ex Bill and Anne Cook Collection. Hefty, very rich and rare manganese and zinc ore at 2243 grams or 4.9 pounds mass.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $180 | 07/21/2022 6:27:32 pm (CDT) |
| $170 | 07/21/2022 1:34:25 am (CDT) |
| $160 | 07/19/2022 12:52:20 pm (CDT) |
| $150 | 07/19/2022 12:52:20 pm (CDT) |
| $130 | 07/19/2022 12:52:15 pm (CDT) |
| $120 | 07/19/2022 12:52:15 pm (CDT) |
| $110 | 07/16/2022 12:51:05 am (CDT) |
| $100 | 07/16/2022 12:51:04 am (CDT) |
| $70 | 07/15/2022 10:25:03 pm (CDT) |
| $60 | 07/15/2022 10:24:55 pm (CDT) |
| $50 | 07/15/2022 10:24:55 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 07/15/2022 7:49:30 pm (CDT) |