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Cobaltarthurite (ex Brian Kosnar and Antonio Barahona Collections) 
Back to CONSIGMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends June 3rd
Dolores prospect, Pastrana, Mazarron-Aguilas, Murcia, Spain (Type Locality)
- Starting Time:5/27/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:6/3/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
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- Size Description:2.6 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm
Description:This specimen was collected by Antonio Barahona of Spain who is credited for discovering the species, which was approved by the IMA at the end of 2001. This is a rare hydrated cobalt magnesium iron arsenate that is only found in a few localities worldwide, the Dolores prospect being the type locality. This piece hosts hundreds of micro yellow to golden-orange color crystals of Cobaltarthurite. I have photographed the crystals under the microscope, as they truly are micros. A great reference specimen of this hard to find species both from the type locality, and the man who discovered it !!
