Aragonite (classic locale) ex John Sinkankas Coll.

Cicov Hill (Spitzberg), Horenec, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 02/27/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/06/2014 6:32:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Aragonite specimens from this well-known, historic locale are a Czech classic. This is a textbook, elongated orthorhombic aragonite crystal from Spitzberg, Bilina, Usti Region, Bohemia. The termination is water-clear, with the rest of the translucent crystal having a pleasing light amber color. The crystal faces are typically waxy and frosted/etched. Complete all-around and pristine. Spitzberg is world-famous for aragonite crystals and this is an outstanding one. Old and choice material from the John Sinkankas and Robert Nowakowski Collections. Valued at $900.

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