Smithsonite Kelly Mine (Tri Bullion shaft; Paschal shaft; Traylor...
Smithsonite Kelly Mine (Tri Bullion shaft; Paschal shaft; Traylor shaft; Kelly tunnel) Magdalena, Magdalena District, Socorro Co. New Mexico, USA This hefty plate of Smithsonite displays the quintessential "sea-foam" blue-green color so coveted by collectors. The nicely formed botryoidal crystals cover the entire creamy rock matrix. The crystals display amazing luster and form. There is a neat "patch-work" appearance to the face as sections of crystals grew together with linear designation in different colors. It is really quite interesting to view. This is a massive and classic Kelly Mine Smithsonite from the world's most important locality for the variety. Overall Measurements: 4.96 x 4.53 x 2.36 inches (12.60 x 11.50 x 6.00 cm) Provenance: Central Coast Collection [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Smithsonite Kelly Mine (Tri Bullion shaft; Paschal shaft; Traylor shaft; Kelly tunnel) Magdalena, Magdalena District, Socorro Co. New Mexico, USA This hefty plate of Smithsonite displays the quintessential "sea-foam" blue-green color so coveted by collectors. The nicely formed botryoidal crystals cover the entire creamy rock matrix. The crystals display amazing luster and form. There is a neat "patch-work" appearance to the face as sections of crystals grew together with linear designation in different colors. It is really quite interesting to view. This is a massive and classic Kelly Mine Smithsonite from the world's most important locality for the variety. Overall Measurements: 4.96 x 4.53 x 2.36 inches (12.60 x 11.50 x 6.00 cm) Provenance: Central Coast Collection [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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