Large Fluorite (superb New Mexico) Ted Bartels Coll.

Judith Lynn Claim (T & G Prospect), Pine Canyon deposit, Grant Co., New Mexico
Cabinet, 12.2 x 8.3 x 5.3 cm
Start Time: 08/05/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/09/2018 6:30:43 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Two generations of fluorite crystals cover this superb rich colorful large specimen from the famous Judith Lynn claim of New Mexico. Gorgeous, gemmy, glassy, purplish-red, fuchsia octahedrons, to 1.0 cm, are festooned on the front of the quartz matrix. The upper-left, bottom-right and back host starkly contrasting clusters of translucent, mint-green CUBES, to 8 mm, with satin luster faces. Bright purple fluorescence. Exceptional, large and rich in this combination quality from the Ted Bartels Collection. Previously in the Tom Hales Collection and found in August, 1989. Valued at $800-1000.

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