Large Calcite (fluorescent) w/ Duftite (Soregaroli Coll.)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Large Cabinet, 15.6 x 12.5 x 5.0 cm
Start Time: 10/25/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/01/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Intergrown, very glassy, translucent, stepped-growth, calcite rhombs form an impressive large mounded plate from famous Tsumeb. This fine, essentially pristine calcite is futher enhanced by numerous tiny green duftite balls, to 1 mm, that are embedded on the prism faces. Tsumeb, like Dal'negork, is famed for calcite diversity and quality and this is an excellent large combination example from the Art Soregaroli Collection. Vivid pink fluorescence. This calcite varietal, with tiny duftite balls, is uncommon from Tsumeb.

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More