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Rhodochrosite with Pyrite & Quartz (Soregaroli Coll.)
- Manuelita Mine, Yauli Prov., Junun Dept., Peru
- Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 4.8 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 09/01/2014 9:30:00 am (CDT)
- End Time: 09/04/2014 6:33:58 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An unusually sculptural and very artistic combination from this mine. Undulating stacks of flattened, pastel-pink, rhodochrosite rhombs dramatically intersect to form this striking combination piece. The upright stack is topped by a gorgeous rosette and the right stack has an impressive cavernous end. The preferentially placed clusters of tiny, brassy, pyritohedrons and the very nifty spray of quartz points in a cleft are super accents. Uncommon faint lavender fluorescence. Outstanding combination material from this less well-known mine from the Art Soregaroli Collection.