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Linarite on Barite (Mullane Coll.) viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - End June 24

Blanchard Mine, Bingham, Socorro Co., New Mexico
  • Starting Time:6/14/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:6/24/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:5.4 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm
  • Size Description:Large Miniature

Description:Sparkly, bright, royal-blue, linarite microcrystals richly and attractively line a well-placed, sculptural vug in glassy, barite matrix on this showy and excellent specimen from the famous Blanchard Mine. The nifty, 2.1 cm, vug on the side has a striking, partial quartz overcoating. Classic, striking and beautiful combination material. Older material from the Dennis Mullane Collection dating to the 1950s to early 70s.