Chrysocolla ps. Boleite (rare pseudomorph!)

#3 ore bed, Amelia Mine, Boleo, Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 5.2 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 05/28/2020 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/06/2020 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $367

Item Description

2010 saw the discovery of these intriguing and attractive pseudomorphs from near the famous Amelia Mine. These pseudo-octahedral Boleites have been replaced by vivid blue Chrysocolla, and so the aesthetics and level of mineralogical interest are both high. The matrix is even quite firm, which is a distinct difference compared to the fragile mudstones that Boleites are more often found in. Outstanding, attractive, and quite uncommon, this is an exceptional pseudomorph. Crystals to 5mm, showing the sharp form of boelites, replaced by the copper mineral chrysocolla - novel in our experience to this one find! valued??? hard to say!

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$367 06/05/2020 5:17:54 pm (CDT)
$357 06/05/2020 5:17:54 pm (CDT)
$317 06/05/2020 5:17:28 pm (CDT)
$307 06/05/2020 5:17:26 pm (CDT)
$261 06/03/2020 12:56:56 am (CDT)
$251 06/03/2020 12:56:56 am (CDT)
$217 06/03/2020 12:54:25 am (CDT)
$207 06/03/2020 12:54:24 am (CDT)
$197 06/03/2020 12:54:03 am (CDT)
$187 06/03/2020 12:54:02 am (CDT)
$167 06/02/2020 4:04:59 am (CDT)
$157 06/02/2020 4:04:59 am (CDT)
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$111 06/02/2020 4:04:30 am (CDT)
$75 06/02/2020 4:04:01 am (CDT)
$65 06/02/2020 4:04:00 am (CDT)
$32 05/30/2020 8:13:18 am (CDT)
$27 05/30/2020 8:13:18 am (CDT)
$10 05/30/2020 1:04:08 am (CDT)