Tyuyamunite (large, rich specimen)

Ridenour Mine, Prospect Canyon Dist., Coconino Co., Arizona
Cabinet, 13.8 x 7.6 x 5.5 cm
Start Time: 07/15/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This bright CABINET specimen is richly covered with canary-yellow, discrete, microcrystals of the uranium oxide tyuyamunite. This is an excellent, large specimen on sculptural, blocky, layered sandstone matrix, that looks like a sailboat hull with a keel. Valued at $400-500.

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