Floater Azurite rosettes w/ Quartz (old classic) ex Obodda

Chessy, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
Miniature, 3.8 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 12/08/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/13/2012 6:44:15 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The historic and long-closed mines at Chessy are the Type Locality for azurite. Lustrous, blocky, azure-blue crystals in two intergrown rosettes form a very attractive miniature. The back side is peppered with euhedral quartz crystals. A complete all-around and pristine floater. Classic, old-time and excellent material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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