Smithsonite. Kelly Mine (Tri Bullion shaft; Paschal shaft; Traylor shaft; Kelly tunnel). Magdalena, Magdalena District...

Description

Smithsonite
Kelly Mine (Tri Bullion shaft; Paschal shaft; Traylor shaft; Kelly tunnel)
Magdalena, Magdalena District, Socorro Co.
New Mexico, USA
4.77 x 2.48 x 1.90 inches (12.12 x 6.30 x 4.82 cm)

This example is another great piece from the famed Kelly Mine in New Mexico. The quintessential sea-foam blue hue is present along with well-formed crystals. The piece displays amazing luster and an intriguing unusual hollow cavity near the left side. This aesthetic specimen has a nice balance between crystals and matrix.

Provenance: Central Coast Collection

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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