Magnesite (classic locale) Kay Robertson Coll.

Item Description

Enechelon, intergrown, lustrous, translucent, flattened magnesite rhombs form an impressive, sculptural and rich large specimen from this famous magnesite deposit, first worked in 1870. A secondary magnesite overgrowth on one side adds character. Undoubtedly old-time material, but no proof. Ex Kay Robertson Collection # 2928 and acquired from Sol Shale in May, 1963. Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record). Specimens of this size, quality and richness are seldom on the market. The piece has two fine display views. Classic and excellent Austrian magnesite.