Scheelite (fluorescent) - superb TN from rare locale

Tenkergin Mine, Iul'tinskiy Mining Complex, Far-Eastern Region, Russia
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 04/18/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/23/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This mine produces the finest Russian scheelites and this is a very fine and aesthetic thumbnail example. The textbook tetragonal crystal has superlative sawtooth terminations, high luster, translucence and gorgeous reddish-orange to yellow-orange color. The crystal glows, when backlit. The frontal display view is pristine. Choice and classic material from this locale from the Wendland Collection. Ghostly white fluorescence. valued $500-750

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