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Willemite w/ Franklinite (Kidwell Coll.)
- Franklin, Franklin Mining Dist., Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
- Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm
- Start Time: 11/04/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/11/2021 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $95
Item Description
Neon-green SW UV fluorescence on this sculptural very rich zinc ore specimen of massive, granular, yellow-green to brown willemite specimen from Franklin. A few scattered areas of black Franklinite are a typical accessory and nice contrast. From the worldwide mineral collection of Albert Lewis Kidwell (January 1, 1919 - August 16, 2008). Al was a well-known mineral collector and research geologist with Carter Oil Company and later Exxon Oil Company in Houston, Texas. The phosphate species Kidwellite was named in his honor in 1974. Al acquired this from Ben Anderson in 1952! Classic, rich old-time willemite zinc ore from Franklin.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $95 | 11/11/2021 6:08:49 pm (CST) |
| $85 | 11/11/2021 6:08:49 pm (CST) |
| $65 | 11/08/2021 8:42:24 am (CST) |
| $55 | 11/08/2021 8:42:24 am (CST) |
| $27 | 11/07/2021 1:25:33 am (CST) |
| $22 | 11/07/2021 1:25:33 am (CST) |
| $20 | 11/06/2021 5:54:28 pm (CDT) |
| $15 | 11/06/2021 5:54:27 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 11/06/2021 4:06:24 pm (CDT) |