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Fluorite octahedrons (New Find)
- Riemvasmaak, Namaqualand, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
- Miniature, 5.4 x 4.5 x 3.6 cm
- Start Time: 03/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An aesthetic and excellent fluorite specimen from the recent, very highly touted finds at Riemvasmaak, South Africa. Gemmy and lustrous, unique grass-green fluorite octahedrons are the hallmark of this find. This cutie is strikingly dominated by a 3.7 cm complete all-around octahedron, accented with smaller octos and rests on a matrix of massive fluorite. One side of the octo has dramatic stepped-growth faces. Very nearly pristine, a trivial bit of termination wear is certainly not a detraction. These are contemporary classics. The color is INTENSE, deep green, very nice! For the quality, this one valued at $500-600.