Creedite (excellent color)

Item Description

I would say that an argument can be made that the finest specimens of Creedite in the world are those from the Navidad Mine in Mexico. Just think of the sheer number of fine quality display specimens, in larger than average sizes that have come out over the years. I feel this makes them some of the most significant examples of the species ever found. Then you throw in the rare and eye-catching orange color, and you have something special. As is often the case, the quantity of specimens found probably diminished their overall value, but they are truly remarkable for what they are. You never seen orange Creedite like this from anywhere else, and the style and quality of the pieces is about as good as you can ask for. This piece is a fine quality crystallized "spray" comprising many sharp, well-formed, lustrous, gemmy, strong orange to nearly colorless prismatic crystals of Creedite, with individual crystals measuring up to 1.4 cm. The piece is nearly crystallized all the way around, save one small point of attachment on the base where it was removed from the pocket wall. A pleasing example of the oft-underappreciated pieces from Mexico.