Amethyst & Calcite (fluorescent - rare combo)

Fengjiashan Mine (Daye copper mine), Daye Co., Hubei Province, China
Cabinet, 12.0 x 9.2 x 5.0 cm
Start Time: 09/19/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/22/2016 6:53:55 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Glassy, pretty blush-purple amethyst crystals and striking clusters of lustrous, stepped-growth calcite scalenohedrons with beautiful scattered hematite tinting form a very cool and rare combination plate from this well-known iron-copper deposit noted for world-class inesite, hubeite (Type Locality) and calcite specimens. Nearly pristine, with only a couple of gently bruised calcite tips, which are barely noticeable and are certainly only modest detractions. Combination specimens of this size, style and quality are rare and desirable. Expertly prepared and valued at $1750-2000.

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