Torbernite - Classic Cornwall locale, large crystals (Ref: 0236-JM-2880)
Old Gunnislake Mine, Callington District, Cornwall, England
77mm x 62mm x 38mm
minID: M0T-HEA
A fine old Cornish specimen with a large spray of Torbernite (4 CM across) nicely perched on matrix. Great history with previous owners Hugh Ford, J. Cilen, Larry Conklin and John H. Marshall collections. This was advertised for sale by Larry Conklin for 250.00 fourty years ago. The specimen is certainly older than these collections (the Ford Label can be dated between 1946-1957). This mine dates back to the 1500 era as a copper mine later worked for Tungsten. Many other species were found there in later years including a few fine Torbernites many of the best can be seen in the British Museum. This piece is quite choice.From: Well-Arranged Molecules
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