Stellerite on Stilbite

Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Large Cabinet, 16.6 x 10.4 x 6.0 cm
Start Time: 08/14/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/30/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Outstanding combination specimen of peach-colored, lustrous Stellerite in a large spherical cluster, surrounded by a base of peach Stellerites and similarly colored Stilbites. The Stellerite is primarily in a sphere of radial crystals that is fully an amazing 8 cm across. The luster is excellent, and the crystals range from gemmy to translucent. For any Indian specimen, let alone a rarer Stellerite, the aesthetics are fabulous. High quality and impressively sized example from Charlie Key's noted Indian subcollection. Valued at about $1500-2000, this is a KILLER for the species, hard to beat in this size.

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