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Scholzite (rare phosphate)
- Reaphook Hill, Flinders Range, South Australia, Australia
- Small Cabinet, 9.7 x 6.6 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 11/12/2009 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/19/2009 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Scholzite is a very rare hydrated calcium, zinc phosphate and the well-known Reaphook Hill locality in Australia has probably produced the world"s finest specimens of this rare species. The sturdy gossan matrix is totally covered with lustrous, acicular crystals in a striking jackstraw pattern. The base has been sawed to enhance the display quality. This oustanding piece is probably from the 1960s finds. Valued at $500-700.