Strontianite on etched Calcite (Ross Lillie Coll.)

Rosiclare Level, Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois
Miniature, 4.8 x 4.0 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 05/12/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/16/2019 6:32:27 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A sculptural, exotic and adorable strontianite and calcite miniature combination from the famous Minerva No. 1 Mine. A 3.5 cm, 360-degree "ball" of gemmy, creamy, strontianite spikes is dramatically set on a highly etched calcite rhomb. You can see a second generation of strontianite in the interior of the etched rhomb, adding real pizzazz. This is a fascinating and surprising cutie from the Ross Lillie Collection # 1893 and collected in April, 1990 during advance mining. The handwritten note on his label says: "Superb miniature."

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