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Fluorite, Muscovite, and Schorl
- Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
- Miniature, 3.6 x 2.1 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Without a doubt, this is simply one of the prettiest Fluorite combinations I have seen from Erongo. Both the Fluorites and Muscovite rosettes line the central Schorl crystal evenly and aesthetically. The Fluorites, about 7 mm in size, have good luster and range from nearly pure green to a green/purple combination. What makes some of them truly exceptional is that where they are cubes modified by the octahedron, the central cubic core is mint green while the 'octahedral' portion is a variegated purple with deeper and lighter zones that together are just gorgeous. If they were larger they would give their 'alien' cousins a run for their money. The Muscovite rosettes are about 9 mm in size, and their form is superb, just like miniature and sharp tan-colored roses. A fabulous, aesthetic miniature that is a superb combination piece.