Vesuvianite (superb crystal form, old find!)

Fushan Mine, Handan Prefecture, Hebei Province, China
Miniature, 4.5 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 07/28/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/02/2018 6:39:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A texbook, sharp, floater, tabular, tetragonal vesuvianite crystal with striking sharp tapered edges from the 2006 finds at this less well-known locale in Hebei Province. The highly lustrous mottled crystal has flashes of golden-yellow and honey-brown gemminess with slightly translucent edges. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only a couple spots of gently bruising. A very fine two-sided example from the find and locale. This would be an outstanding vesuvianite crystal from any world-wide locale. Found in the late 1990s these are now rare China classics!

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