Vanadinite (great quality "floater" specimen)

Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Thumbnail, 3.1 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 07/26/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/02/2018 6:45:16 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Moroccan Vanadinites simply are the finest examples of the species extant. The best pieces still command a premium on the market, even though specimens are still being found to this day. This piece features superb quality, rich red color, razor sharp, very lustrous, thick hexagonal crystals free of matrix Great aesthetics and quality all around! The piece is crystallized all the way around, and as far as I can tell, it's a complete "floater". A SHOWY and near competition quality Vanadinite specimen from this most famous of localities. These specimens are still seen often on the market, but they remain as the standard of quality for the species, and should not be discarded due to their abundance. Valued at $750 in the inventory.

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