Whitlockite (rare phosphate) on Quartz ex Larry Conklin Coll.

Tip Top Mine, Custer Co., South Dakota
Miniature, 4.4 x 3.0 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 10/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/04/2012 6:39:19 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The famous Tip Top Mine, a pegmatite mined for beryllium, is well-known for its rare phosphate species. This richly covered miniature on quartz matrix is loaded with sharp, gemmy, 1 mm whitlockite crystals of amazing luster for the locality, and unusual richness in one area. From the miniature rarities suite of Lawrence Conklin. valued $200

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