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Apophyllite on Calcite (excellent)
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
- Cabinet, 10.0 x 7.5 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 01/20/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gemmy, bi-colored, apophyllite crystals on a large bed of glassy calcite rhombs and sparkly drusy quartz of this striking, fine quality is very uncommon from Jalgaon. The water-clear, gemmy, blocky, steep pyramidal, mint-green to colorless apophyllite crystals reach 4.0 and the large, nearly water-clear, calcite rhomb is 2.2 cm. The base has been sawed and the sides carved to enhance the very considerable display quality. Very choice and rare Jalgaon combination material with several fine display angles. Valued at $750-900. MUCH,MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!