Fluorite (2017 find)

Koh-i-Maran, Kalat District, Balochistan (Baluchistan), Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 5.1 x 4.9 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 02/04/2021 8:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/11/2021 6:50:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $75

Item Description

Attention Fluorite collectors! From a new find in early 2017, we acquired a small parcel of these exciting Fluorite specimens from a good friend in Pakistan who tells me that these attractive and interesting pieces are coming from Baluchistan, which is probably best known for it's beautiful fiery "Alpine-type" Brookite specimens. This is certainly not what one would expect from this area, but I have seen a few specimens in the hands of other Pakistani dealers, and they all say they're coming from Baluchistan. This attractive large miniature / small cabinet display specimen is features sharp and well-formed cubes of Fluorite with a beautifuly silvery-lilac color. The largest crystal measures 3.1 cm on edge. No matrix on the piece, and the back of the specimen is actually re-crystallized ("re-healed"), where it detached from the pocket wall The cubes have a beautiful "stepped" appearance. Overall, the piece is in good condition, with only a few imperfections, and really looks better in person. If you're a Fluorite collector, don't miss out on this eye-catching colorful specimen from an obscure, fairly new locality!

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$75 02/11/2021 6:41:36 pm (CST)
$69 02/11/2021 6:41:36 pm (CST)
$60 02/11/2021 5:21:12 pm (CST)
$50 02/11/2021 9:07:22 am (CST)
$45 02/11/2021 9:07:22 am (CST)
$35 02/10/2021 6:16:18 pm (CST)
$30 02/10/2021 10:30:37 am (CST)
$25 * 02/09/2021 12:48:20 pm (CST)
$25 * 02/09/2021 12:48:20 pm (CST)
$20 02/07/2021 4:13:27 pm (CST)
$15 02/07/2021 4:13:27 pm (CST)
$10 02/06/2021 11:18:06 am (CST)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.