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Scorodite (2008 find) viewBack to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 25

Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
  • Starting Time:2/20/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:2/25/2010 06:45:06 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:2.0 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm
  • Size Description:Thumbnail

Description:This showy thumbnail is richly covered with sharp, scorodite crystals. The crystals, to 1.1 cm (large for the find), have variously a blue or blue-green surface sheen, are high in lustre and are gemmy to opaque. This 2008 find was the FIRST new worldwide find of scorodites in many years! This is a major discovery and the gemmy specimens, such as this, were not that common. This is a highly representative piece from the lot, with isolated crystals and is nicely accented with brassy, pyrite microcrystals. valued $400-450