Large, Bi-colored Fluorite (illustrated) ex Shields Flynn Coll.

Erongo Mts, Erongo Region, Namibia
Cabinet, 10.3 x 8.8 x 6.9 cm
Start Time: 07/11/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/18/2019 6:35:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Gorgeous rich emerald-green color is dramatically highlighted by the striking backlit photo on this impressive, very large bi-colored, gemmy/translucent matrix fluorite cube from the Erongos. The satin lustre prism faces have areas of dark violet/purple, that really accentuate the cube. Purple fluorescence. Ex Shields Flynn Collection and illustrated on Page 84 of his 2018 self-published book, Minerals of Namibia - From the Collection of Shields and Frances Flynn. This is an exceptionally large, richly colored and excellent fluorite cube for the Erongos. (book available, $45). Stunning in a case - this is a BIG crystal...very uncommon! Valued $1500-2000

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