Detailed information
Dimensions
28 x 37 x 15
mm
Weight
71 g
Locality
Tiger Mammoth Mining District Pinal County, Arizona, USA
Condition
No recorded repairs
Long before the famous twinned Cerussite crystals were found at Tsumeb mine and at Touissit in Morocco the Mammoth Mining District in Pinal County, Arizona, USA had produced exceptional examples, but they are now considered so rare that many collectors don't know that such things existed. One of the most spectacular forms is the 'V'-shaped twin and this 3.7 cm tall, classic, off-matrix, pale creamy-lemon miniature crystal from Dick Morris' collection is a perfect example for display. Well-balanced in its symmetry, the crystal growth lines accentuate its central line dividing the two twinned sides and its overall condition is excellent too. We really don't see this type of classic from Tiger come up for sale very often, making it a very special Arizonan mineral indeed. The fact that it was held back by Dick Morris in his private collection for so long tells you everything you need to know about its quality.
