Fluorite (GEM crystals) with Calcite

Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Ex. Brian Kosnar
Large Cabinet, 15.7 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm
Start Time: 10/10/2024 7:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/17/2024 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Current Bid: $325
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Item Description

A gorgeous, large cabinet sized, showy display specimen of high quality Fluorite crystals associated with Calcite crystals from the famous Xianghualing Mine. This big Sn-Pb-Zn mine is renowned for producing some of the finest GEM quality Fluorites from any Chinese locality. The crystals on this specimen are cubic in habit, measuring up to 2.3 cm on edge and as you can see they are WATER CLEAR in clarity with a lively green hue. One side of the specimen hosts attractive, "disc"-like white flattened Calcite crystals measuring up to 2.4 cm across for a nice touch. The piece is in very good condition with only minor roughness in a few spots on the front/display side, though it's contacted on the back where it was separated from the pocket wall. It would make a great addition to a Fluorite suite, or a collection of Chinese minerals. BETTER IN PERSON, it was incredibly difficult to convey the quality in the photos. Valued at $3,500 for the form, aesthetics and quality.
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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$325 10/15/2024 11:35:55 pm (CDT)
$315 10/15/2024 11:35:54 pm (CDT)
$278 10/12/2024 6:32:44 pm (CDT)
$268 10/12/2024 6:32:44 pm (CDT)
$249 10/12/2024 4:56:23 pm (CDT)