Calcite (fluorescent) Schlichter Coll.

Xianghualing Mine, Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Small Cabinet, 9.8 x 6.4 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 08/04/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/09/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Striking, glassy, translucent, colorless, nailhead calcite crystals to 5.5 cm dramatically and richly encrust the elongated sulfide mound. It displays well from either side. Overall, the piece is in great shape, with just a bit of periphery wear on one side. Excellent material from the famous Xianghualing Mine. Ex Schlichter Collection. SUPER neon-orange fluorescence!

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