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Zektzerite (Type Locality), Arfvedsonite & Microcline (Trimingham Coll.)
- Washington Pass, Golden Horn Batholith, Okanogan Co., Washington
- Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 6.0 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 12/15/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/19/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Zektzerite is a very rare Li-Na-REE silicate and this showy and excellent combination piece is from the Type Locality. A sharp, 1.4 cm, glassy, orthorhombic crystal is aestheticaly set on the matrix plate covered with sharp, ivory-colored microcline crystals with a couple of accenting black arfvedsonite crystals. Choice combination material from the Bob Trimingham Collection and according to his label, was collected by John Lindell of Seattle in June, 1984.. Any Zek is a good Zek...!they are almost nonexistent on the market