Bastnesite

Zagi Mountain, Mulla Ghori, FATA, Pakistan
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 12/01/2010 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/09/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Gemmy, rich golden-amber bastnesite crystals from recent finds at Zagi Mountain, Pakistan. This a floater, pristine cluster of sharp crystals with textbook hexagonal form for this RARE cerium carbonate. These crystals have stellar intense color, gemminess, luster, and form. Three faces are contacted, but have no damage, per se. It is from this find that redefines what the average collector can get for the top of the species. The backlit photo highlights the incredibly rich golden-amber color and gemminess of this fine cluster.

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