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Fluorite (super fluorescence) with Galena
- Rogerley Mine, Frosterley, Weardale, Durham, England
- Cabinet, 10.8 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/05/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/11/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An excellent CABINET plate of classic, deep-green GEMMY Fluorites from the famous Rogerley Mine in England. The luster is excellent, fluorescence superb, and the plate is covered by dozens upon dozens of crystals. On top of these are seven fairly large pairs of interpenetrating twins, containing crystals ranging up to 1.7 cm on edge. In sunlight or even halogen lights, they exhibit day-glow fluorescence and shows purple and green at the same time. Corroded, gray galena cyrstals are a classic and fine accent. Just a fine, aesthetic piece from modern operations here (collected in the last 10 years). These are gorgeous pieces, and I think extremely cheap for what you get in significance and color impact for an English fluorite. That will end (when the mine closes again) and prices go up. Valued $900.