Azurite "ball"

Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Guangdong Prov., China
Miniature, 4.9 x 4.0 x 3.9 cm
Start Time: 03/24/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/31/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Intergrown clusters of highly lustrous, blocky, navy-blue azurite crystals form an attractive "ball" from China. These Chinese azurites compare very well with the best of Bisbee, La Sal or Chessy. The color, symmetry, and luster of this "ball" is excellent. The blocky crystals having beautiful electric-blue highlights under bright light. Complete all-around and pristine, with the small attachment being at the base. These excellent pieces came out in the 1980s and 90s. Value today??

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