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Gemmy Vanadinite on Barite
- Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 5.3 x 3.5 cm
- Start Time: 02/01/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/06/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Scintillating, sharp, fire engine-red to red-orange color, tabular, hexagonal crystals are festooned on both sides of classic, contrasting white bladed barite matrix. The crystals reach 1.3 cm and are very gemmy, with brilliant flashes of yellow-orange. Very fine quality all the way around, with only a modest bit of periphery wear. All of the multitude of vannies appear to be pristine. These specimens deserve more attention for being some of the most impressive representations of the species extant. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!