Kidwellite, Dufrenite, Beraunite etc (VERY RARE, 3 Oaks Gap, Polk Co. Arkansas)
Kidwellite, Dufrenite, Beraunite etc (VERY RARE, 3 Oaks Gap, Polk Co. Arkansas)
Super Rare Iron Phosphate Combo. The Minerals found on this piece include Kidwellite, Dufrenite, RockBridgeite, Beraunite, etc.
This piece was mined in the 1970s near the Caney Creek Wilderness in Polk County, Arkansas, USA at the 3 Oaks Gap locale in an area known as "The Arena" by a team of scientists and collectors including Al Kidwell, Meredith York, Henry Delinde, and others. A wonderful example of the iron phosphate combinations from this region of Arkansas. It showcases the distinct multi-generational layering of various species of iron phosphates that have been deposited over time. Unearthed by the best in Arkansas mineralogical history.
-ex Henry Delinde collection.
171.6 grams
10 x 5 x 4 cm