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Scorodite (rare) viewBack to CONSIGNMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends January 5th, 2012

Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • Starting Time:12/29/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/5/2012 06:45:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:Toenail
  • Size Description:3.1 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm

Description:From the recent find a few years ago in China, this piece is loaded with hundreds of sparkling micro Scorodite crystals which vary in color from a metallic blue hue to a slight greenish-blue to a coffee color. The crystals are translucent to gemmy with decent luster and measure up to 5 mm. Upon close inspection, one can see that these Scorodites are actually well crystallized. I have photographed the crystals under the microscope to better illustrate their quality. This find in the Hezhou area is the only significant find of Scorodite to hit the market in a long time. Since the initial discovery of this material, very little has been seen on the market.