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Albite var. Pericline w/ Calcite (Schlichter Coll.)
- Warren Brothers Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol Co., Massachusetts
- Small Cabinet, 9.7 x 7.8 x 3.1 cm
- Start Time: 08/20/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/26/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Dozens of sharp, pearlescent, snow-white, pericline crystals form a striking and beautiful plate on this fine piece from the famous Warren Brothers Quarry of Massachusetts. The large, jutting, pericline crystal is 2.7 cm. A large, glassy, colorless, 1.7 x 2.3 cm, calcite rhomb at one corner is a super accent, even if it is cleaved. The crust is mostly chlorite. Classic combination material from this locale from the Schlichter Collection. and a VERY good albite, in any case! valued $300-400