Aurichalcite on Hemimorphite
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This small but stunning specimen is a rare survivor of something so delicate from famous finds of the early 1970s at this remote American mine, long closed and extinct except for those intrepid enough to find a dangerous way in through old entries. It is a superb miniature with the finest quality aurichalcite crystals in spiky rosettes to 1 cm, and they are just gorgeous at close look. For more on this mine, see the recent book IKONS for a story of collecting there in 1970 or so, by Wendell Wilson. A rare American classic and, also, considered by many to be the finest crystals of the species overall. Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher - 27358
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/2026 | Unknown Owner | $1,200.00 |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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hydrated zinc silicate with colorless blades and blue botryoids; forms in zinc-oxide zones, with famed localities and collector appeal.Regional guide
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