Smithsonite with Calcite (Silvane Coll.)

4 Level, 79 Mine, Hayden, Dripping Spring Mts, Gila Co., Arizona
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
Start Time: 12/15/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2011 6:30:03 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A very showy combination piece from the classic 79 Mine. The striking stalactite of juicy, turquoise-blue smithsonite is partially covered with glassy, colorless, thin hexagonal pokerchip calcite crystals. More turquoise-blue and different blue-gray smithsonite with more calcite this fine combo from 2003 find at 4 Level of this renowned locale. It looks just like classic Kelly material, but is not. Ex Silvane Collection of Barcelona.

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