classic old Stilbite, ex Don Boydston Coll.

Teigarhorn, Berufjord, Iceland
Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 5.3 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 11/11/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/19/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Iceland is one of the great old classic locales for zeolites, and many were first found here I ngood crysatls long before Indian zeolites came to market. This is a superb, beautiful and very aesthetic cluster of pearlescent stilbite bowties and isolated crystals from the most famous Iceland zeolite locality - Teigarhorn. The large bowtie is 5.0 cm. This pristine specimen is from the Don Boydston Collection and comes with two older labels. The Filers label dates from 1949-56. Classic, old-time material and VERY RARELY available in this quality. A super piece for the zeolite, species or locality collector. Valued $400

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