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Brookite (rare locale) ex Bally Museum & Obodda
- Riedertobel, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 5.3 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 04/01/2013 1:00:00 am (CDT)
- End Time: 04/04/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Mineral specimens of any variety are rare from this obscure Swiss locale. Two textbook, 1.3 cm tall, parallel-growth, brookite blades are aesthetically set on the side of gneiss matrix on this fine older piece. The classic gemmy and lustrous crystals have sharp terminations, well-striated prism faces and beautiful clove-brown color with riveting electric burnt-orange highlights. Ex Bally Museum and Herb Obodda Collection # 3665.