Celestine (rare & rare locale) Kay Robertson Coll.

Limestone quarries, Baulmes, Vaud (Waadt), Switzerland
Miniature, 3.2 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 10/25/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/29/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A RARE and striking miniature spray of gemmy, glassy celestine spikes from this Swiss locale. Mineral specimens of ANY type are extremely rare from the limestone and marl quarries here. Ex Kay Robertson Collection # 12128 and acquired in Zurich, Switzerland. Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record). Fantastic 360-degree viewability on this RARE cutie.

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