600420ewshis ((SMITHSONITE on AURICHALCITE)), $15 MINIMUM BID, Hidden Treasure Mine, Ophir District, Tooele County, Utah, 12 x 9 x 7 cm, Cabinet | |
Matrix is filled with small vugs of Smithsonite and Aurichalcite with a few areas showing Aurichalcite delicate crystals. Covering the matrix is a layer of light aqua blue Aurichalcite covered with a layer of pearly white Smithsonite crystals shown in the close up and the wide photo. the third photo shows a white area the may be a layer of Calcite or possibly Smithsonite. The one Collected in the late 80's to early 90's by Solon Hammack a prominent Utah field collector in the 80's. ex Solon Hammack collection. |