Cobaltoan Calcite (fluorescent) ex Obodda

Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
Miniature, 5.4 x 3.9 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 12/12/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/20/2012 6:43:02 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Isolated, sharp, lustrous, translucent, vivid pink to orange cobaltoan calcite crystals to 1.7 cm fill a vug on this very fine miniature from Bou Azzer. The crystal separation, color and size are noteworthy and make for a way above average example for the locale. Orange-red fluorescence. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and valued by Herb at $300, five or more years ago.

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