Large Sulfur & Aragonite (fluorescent) ex Raul Orellana Coll.

Item Description

An impressive and rich large sulfur and aragonite combination from one of the most famous Agrigento Province sulfur mines. The elongate matrix hosts a striking, rolling sculptural vug richly and aesthetically filled with numerous, isolated, gorgeous, sharp, gemmy, lemon-yellow crystals, to 2.2 cm. The nubby, bubbly, botryoidal pastel-pink aragonite lining the vug is a stark and dramatic contrast to the yellow of sulfur crystals. The septa in the vug with sulfur crystals on both sides is particularly noteworthy. This is a very fine large combination piece from the Raul Orellana Collection and displays well from either side. Bright pink aragonite fluorescence. Valued at $2000-2500 for size, richness, crystal isolation and aesthetics.