Large Turquoise & Libethenite (Rob Sielecki Coll.)

Mount Oxide Copper mine, Mount Gordon, Queensland, Australia
Large Cabinet, 20.3 x 11.0 x 8.9 cm
Start Time: 03/07/2019 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/14/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Turquoise and libethenite combinbations are RARE from this abandoned open pit copper mine. This impressive, RARE and colorful very large specimen is richly covered with fields of rare, sparkly classic turquoise-blue microcrystals, that are peppered with tiny, gemmy, emerald-green to olive-green libethenite crystals. Specimens of this size, richness and combination quality are EXTREMELY RARE from here! Choice material from the Rob Sielecki Collection. This mine is also the Type Locality for Sieleckiite, a very rare bright blue hydrated copper phosphate. 2122 grams or 4.7 pounds mass. One of the largest specimens with crystallized turquoise I have sen, and worthy of a museum.

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