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Phosgenite (fluorescent) Trimingham Coll.
- Touissit, Oujda-Angad Province, Morocco
- Miniature, 3.4 x 2.6 x 1.9 cm
- Start Time: 05/22/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/29/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp phosgenite crystals are RARE from this famous locale. Two sharply terminated, intergrown crystals have high luster, translucence and fine smoky color. Complete all-around and nearly pristine. Contacting is noted, but there is very little bruising. A showy and excellent example of this rare species from this noted locale. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and acquired at the 1984 AFMS/CFMS Show in San Diego. A must for the locality or species collector. Variable yellow fluorescence.