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Fluorite ps. Lepidolite (rare pseudomorph!)
- Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia
- Miniature, 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp and dramatic pseudomorph of Fluorite after Mica. THE FIRST AND ONLY I HAVE SEEN OF THIS REPLACEMENT but there it is - obvious in form and symmetry. The pseudo is very sharp, and has retained the elongated hexagonal book shape very well. At 4.5 cm long, it is impressive in both size and form. Remarkably, it also has a terrific reddish-purple translucency & gemminess and transmits light beautifully along the C-axis. A truly rare pseudo. Valued at $1000-1200