Gem Fluorite xls w/ phantoms (fluorescent) Paul Zerfass Coll.

Item Description

An impressive, rich and artistic large two-sided fluorite rib from the famous Xianghualing Mine. The pretty grass-green color saturation and the shape of the interior phantoms of the very glassy gem cubes are distintively different from side to side! Interesting chemistry here! The striking, lighter green water-clear cubes on the 'A' side, to 2.4 cm, have unusual bladed interior phantoms. The wate-clear, darker green cubes on the 'B' side have striking sharp cubic interior phantoms! Complete all-around and in great shape for such a large, dense, and sculptural 2-sided piece. The large central cube on the 'A' side has a small corner ding and modest periphery wear is noted across the top and along the left side. The 'B' side is in better shape, with only a few hard-to-see edge bruises and a corner contact on the central cube. These are certainly only modest detractions to this very fine and rich large example from this noted locale. Bright purple fluorescence, as you would expect. Valued at $600-750. Ex Paul Zerfass Collection # 508.