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Fluorite octahedrons (New Find)
- Riemvasmaak, Namaqualand, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 7.6 x 6.3 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/30/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/03/2010 6:33:43 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An aesthetic and excellent mounded fluorite specimen from the recent, very highly touted finds at Riemvasmaak, South Africa. Gemmy and lustrous, unique grass-green fluorite octahedrons are piled high on this showy piece. The crowning glory is a 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm octahedron, with only a trivial bit of lower corner edgewear. This dramatic specimen displays very well on three sides. A side is contacted and modest periphery wear is noted. This remains a highly representative example of the species and locale. These are contemporary classics. The color is INTENSE, deep green, very nice!