Anglesite on Galena (classic locale - excellent)

Item Description

Striking large anglesite crystals dominate this stunning, rich and sculptural matrix specimen from the famed 1980s finds at Toussit. The very glassy, highly lustrous, wedge-shaped terminated prisms are classic gem lemon-yellow to colorless to included with galena. The impressive central compound crystal is 5.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm and the hard-to-see, glassy, terminated, included crystal next to the large crystal is 4.5 cm tall. The anglesites are dramatically set in the hefty granular Mother galena matrix. Rich and aesthetic matrix anglesite specimens with crystals of this size, richness and quality are SELDOM on the market. Touissit anglesites are generally considered to be the world's finest and this is an exceptional small cabinet example. Valued at $2000-2500.