Legrandite (Type Locality) on Smithsonite ex Consie Prince Coll. Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 4

• Starting Time:1/30/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:2/4/2010 07:20:05 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:3.9 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm
• Size Description:Miniature

Description:This is a very rare legrandite specimen from the TYPE LOCALITY for the species: which is NOT Ojuela as most people think, but a smaller and earlier find in Nuevo Leon, within a completely different location and geology! This specimen is attractive in that the legrandite is contrasted against olive-green and brown, botryoidal, smithsonite (this association is a dead giveaway of its true origin, aside from the unique crystal form and notably radiating habit of the legrandite clusters themselves). Overall, it is a rich and showy piece. For the location, its very good. These can only get rarer with time, even more so than the comparably more plentiful Ojuela Mine material. Valued $750. ex Consie Prince collection