Large Vanadinite matrix specimen (Trimingham Coll.)

Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco
Large Cabinet, 26.8 x 18.8 x 10.0 cm
Start Time: 04/22/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/01/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Sharp, lustrous, vanadinite barrels are festooned on the sculptural large matrix on this dramatic and excellent specimen from Mibladen. The textbook, hexagonal barrels reach 1.5 cm, are moderately translucent and color ranges from cherry-red to reddish-orange to honey-brown. For the extreme size, there are very few bruised crystals. An impressive large vanadinite from the Bob Trimingham Collection. valued $3000-4000

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