Fluorapophyllite-(K) w/ drusy Quartz (uncommon - classic locale)

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Cabinet, 14.0 x 12.1 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 03/30/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/06/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Fluorapophyllite-(K) specimens of this richness and size are RARE from the famous Broken Hill deposit. The impressive large plate is covered with glassy, translucent, colorless to light brown, tetragonal (some doubly terminated and tapered) crystals to 2.2 cm. A large portion of the piece is preferentially covered with sparkly drusy quartz adding character and shape. This is an outstanding and essentially pristine large example of this exceptional rarity from the noted locale. Value??

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