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Orthoclase var. Valencianite w/ Quartz (Consie Prince Coll.)
- Valenciana Mine, Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 5.6 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 03/18/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/25/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Valencianite is a unique variety of adularia (orthoclase) named after the famed Valenciana Mine at Guanajuato, Mexico. This very showy plate consisits of sharp, pearlescent, valencianite blades nicely accented with preferentially deposited small quartz crystals. Classic and excellent older material from this famous mine. Ex Consie Prince Collection.