Kinoite with Apophyllite (Tom Hales & Bruce Murphy Coll.)

Christmas Mine, Banner District, Gila Co., Arizona
Miniature, 4.5 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 06/29/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/06/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Vivid, sparkly, two-toned blue kinoite microcrystals richly peppered with scintillating apophyllite microcrystals blanket the sculptural matrix on this on this colorful, rich and impressive combination specimen from this famous Arizona locale. Kinoite is a rare copper silicate. Older material from the 1950s to 70s. A rich and excellent combination specimen from the Tom Hales and Bruce Murphy Collections.

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