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Drillbit habit Calcite (old classic) ex Feist Coll.
- Joplin Field, Tri-State Dist., Jasper Co., Missouri
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 6.0 x 5.2 cm
- Start Time: 01/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/07/2010 6:36:37 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An old-time, showy and very unusual calcite crystal from the famed Joplin Field of Missouri. The translucent and lustrous scalenohedron has gorgeous, golden-amber color and striking, stepped-growth faces. Three, sharp, protruding, secondary overgrowths run the length of the crystal and meet at the termination, which makes the specimen look just like a drillbit. The backlit photo highlights the gorgeous amber color and crystal translucency. Classic, pristine material from this historic locale. Ex George Feist Collection. Valued at $400-500 for its unusual habit!. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!