Fluorite twin, Galena & Orthoclase (RARE combo) Ted Bartels Coll.

Naica Mine, Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 5.8 x 4.1 x 3.9 cm
Start Time: 09/21/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/27/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Strikingly limpid, super glassy, nearly colorless (faint green?) complex fluorite crystals are aesthetically set in a cleft of sculptural orthoclase crystals. The scattered splendent metallic galena crystals are dramatic accessories. The large pristine fluorite, at 2.6 cm, appears to be a fantastic twin! The mostly bone-white orthoclase crystals have subtle areas of pastel-pink, further enhancing the piece. AND the ortholase fluoresces pink! Orthoclase is RARE from the famous Naica Mine and this is an outstanding combination from the Ted Bartels Collection.

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