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Hydroxyapophyllite & Prehnite, ex. Trimingham Coll.
- Fairfax Quarry, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Virginia
- Cabinet, 10.7 x 8.4 x 6.0 cm
- Start Time: 01/25/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/30/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This famous Trap Rock quarry has produced the finest US apophyllites and this is a superb and aesthetic combination example of classic style - rare today on the market. The glorious, front and center, 3.2 x 2.8 cm, pearlescent, blocky crystal is beautifully flanked by smaller apophyllites on the starkly contrasting mint-green prehnite-covered basalt matrix. This outstanding classic displays beautifully without aid. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and from the Ashter and Nancy Tullis Collection of Louisville, KY, according to the label. Classic old-time material. Valued $750