-
Fluorite octahedrons on Quartz
- De'an fluorite mine, Wushan, Jiangxi Prov., China
- Cabinet, 14.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 02/02/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Multi-colored fluorite octahedrons to 1.8 richly cover this dramatic large plate from China. The octos across the top are mint-green with subtle hints of purple. The band of crystals below are green with strong purple overtones and the octos at the bottom mostly have more purple than green. The translucent octos have a matte finish, as they were etched out of the enclosing needle quartz. The octos have a nice glow, when backlit. Common 5-7 years ago, supplies have dried up and disappeared, with very little new material coming out. This is a most excellent example. Value today??? MUCH BETTER IN PERSON.