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Kyanite (classic material)
- Pizzo Forno, Chironico Valley, Leventina, Ticino (Tessin), Switzerland
- Small Cabinet, 5.5 x 3.8 x 1.2 cm
- Start Time: 08/16/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/23/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This locality is probably best known for its Starolite and Kyanite specimen. This particular specimen several, translucent, pale grey-blue to blue Kyanite crystals sitting on light smoky colored Quartz creating a CLASSIC Swiss specimen from a famous locality. Some minor associated brownish-red Staurolite can be seen on the piece as well. A highly representative piece for the species and locality. The largest crystal measures 2.0 cm.