Rashleighite (ferroan Turquoise aka Henwoodite) Type area
St. Austell
Cornwall, England
9.8 x 5.8 x 4.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $600
New Year 22
A large and rich specimen of this uncommon Turquoise variety from the St. Austell district where this was originally described from several mines. The Rashleighite is a botryoidal green covering much of the matrix. This is set off nicely by sparkling micro crystals of what seems to be very transparent Siderite. A sizable and colorful old Cornish specimen.
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Rashleighite (ferroan Turquoise aka Henwoodite) Type area
St. Austell
Cornwall, England
9.8 x 5.8 x 4.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $600
New Year 22
A large and rich specimen of this uncommon Turquoise variety from the St. Austell district where this was originally described from several mines. The Rashleighite is a botryoidal green covering much of the matrix. This is set off nicely by sparkling micro crystals of what seems to be very transparent Siderite. A sizable and colorful old Cornish specimen.
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