Scheelite (fluorescent) & Calcite on Magnetite (rare combo)

Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 4.7 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 07/01/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/07/2016 6:46:59 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A striking, sharp, pristine, 3.1 cm, doubly terminated, pseudo-hexagonal tetragonal scheelite crystal is dramatically set on the mounded matrix of sharp, highly lustrous, dark metallic-gray magnetite crystals. The very glassy, highly lustrous, moderately translucent scheelite is a speckled greenish-gray. The rich field of tiny sharp calcite rhombs with a few scattered quartz crystals is fine accent and contrast to this very fine scheelite combination from this now famous and remote locale. Bright white fluorescence. From finds of 2012-2015

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More