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Pentagonite on Stilbite
- Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 07/21/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/28/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
These pentagonite specimens are truly one of the most exciting recent finds from the Deccan Trappe in India. Undoubtedly the very finest pentagonite specimens in the world occur at this locality. This striking piece features a stunning, 3.0 cm, "christmas tree" of vivid blue pentagonite blades well-placed on stilbite-covered basalt matrix. A couple of larger stilbite blades are nice accent. A very showy and good quality specimen of this extremely rare (and underappreciated) material. These specimens represent the best of the species, and eventually will no longer be found. The "tree" is pristine. Valued at $500 or more for the large spray of high quality