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Primary Malachite with Calcite (classic locale) viewBack to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Jan 28

Buffalo Ridge Ext., Old Dominion Mine, Globe, Gila Co., Arizona
  • Starting Time:1/21/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/28/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:18.0 x 10.1 x 7.4 cm
  • Size Description:LARGE CABINET

Description:An excellent, old-time, LARGE CABINET combination specimen from the famous Old Dominion Mine at Globe, Arizona. Sparkling, gemmy, emerald-green, primary malachite microcrystals in bubbly, botryoids richly cover the vuggy, quartz-rich matrix. Colorless, glassy calcite rhombs, in swaths or as isolated crystals are a nice accent. But the interesting thing about this piece, is the fact that there are two secondary generations of malachite, that cover the original primary malachite crystals: lighter green malachite richly scattered throughout; and pastel-green malachite on the fringes. An attractive, large combination piece from this historic Arizona locale, probably dating to the 1950s or earlier. 3.1 pounds or 1.4 kilos.