superb Fluorite octahedron on Quartz (Ed David Coll.)

Item Description

A STRIKING and SUPERB, 4.8 cm, translucent, sea-green, rounded fluorite octahedron aesthetically perched on quartz matrix from the Ed David Collection. The internal refractions within the fluorite are a joy to behold and there is even a touch of rose quartz to the left of the fluorite. This OUTSTANDING CABINET piece is from the less well-known Kavalerovo Mining District, near Dalnegorsk, Russia. This piece was originally much larger and had 4 fluorite crystals but irregularly and unaesthetically spaced ,detracting from the overall specimen at that time (though it was overall quite significant). I had this specimen expertly trimmed in September, 2007 to highlight this isolated fluorite crystal. Valued at $1800-2000, for superb quality, rarity and provenance. THis is a much rarer locale for specimens than the nearby Dalnegorsk mines.