Fluorite w/ Calcite (fluorescent) ex Sanabria Coll.

Moscona Mine, Solis, Villabona mining area, Asturias, Spain
Cabinet, 12.1 x 9.4 x 7.3 cm
Start Time: 07/21/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/27/2017 6:30:49 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A sculptural and aesthetic large fluorite combination from this noted Asturias locale. Two generations of calcite are richly and dramatically set on the mounded cluster of gemmy golden-yellow fluorite cubes. Nailhead calcite crystals, dominated by the 2.9 cm isolated crystal are covered by a second generation of sparkly, sugary drusy calcite. The calcites fluroesce a modest pink and the fluorites do not fluoresce. The piece displays beautifully without aid and is nearly pristine, with only a modest bit of periphery wear on the left side. Excellent and classic large combination material from the Raul Sanabria Collection.

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