Crocoite (old)

nr. Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Miniature, 3.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm (Largest) (3 Pieces)
Start Time: 11/12/2009 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/19/2009 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Three, exceedingly gemmy and lustrous, vivid orange-red crocoite crystals make up this excellent 3-piece deal from the famous mines near Dundas, Tasmania. One crystal is totally hollow and another has a pronounced groove. The crystals appear to be either crudely terminated or have broken tips. Old-time material, as the crystals comes with an older Wards label and are in an antique, glass-covered box. These are very high quality and highly representative crocoite crystals from this famed locality.

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