Weloganite large crystal in matrix (Type Locality , old find!)

Francon quarry, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Cabinet, 10.8 x 5.2 x 4.0 cm
Start Time: 03/22/2019 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/28/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

An aesthetic and very fine large matrix weloganite specimen from this famous extinct Type Locality limestone quarry in Montreal. A 2.2 cm crystal is beautifully set in the 4.5 cm vug. The translucent yellow crystal has the striking typical layered tapered form of the species. Weloganite is an ultra rare, strontium, sodium, zirconium carbonate. The best of these came out came out over 40 years ago and are seldom on the market, they are so highly valued. Ex Rob Sielecki Collection. valued $1000

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