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Tarbuttite (Type Locality) viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - HUGE SET, Ends July 1

Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia
  • Starting Time:6/27/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:7/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:8.8 x 6.4 x 4.0 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Tarbuttite is an ultra-rare zinc phosphate and the famous Broken Hill Mine of Zambia is the Type Locality. Scintillating, very gemmy, water-clear, colorless tarbuttite crystals richly cover the vuggy sculptural gossan matrix on this fine old-timer from 1960s or earlier. RARE in this quality and richness.