Rutile on Pyrophyllite (excellent) Fioravanti Coll.

Champion Mine, Laws, Inyo Co., California
Miniature, 5.0 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm
Start Time: 06/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A 1.8 cm, brilliant, super sharp, deep wine-red, rutile crystal is very aesthetically set on pyrophyllite matrix with accenting smaller rutiles on this classic and very fine miniature from the famous Champion Mine. The crystal has beautifully gemmy stringers and highlights. Older material from this locale from Giancarlo Fioravanti Collection and obtained in a trade from the Gallo Collection in 1978.

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