Crocoite (Al Ordway Coll.)

Item Description

Highly lustrous, partially gemmy, reddish-orange, crocoite crystals to 1.5 cm are richly and aesthetically fill a sculptural vug in gossan matrix on this very showy and highly representative specimen from the famous Adelaide Mine of Tasmania. Five smaller vugs are hidden on the back and sides. These crystals are sharp and have exceptional robust form and high luster! Excellent material from the from the Al Ordway Collection and acquired in 2004 as a gift from Derek Murray, according to his label. valued $500-750 today