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Scorodite (2008 find)
- Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
- Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm
- Start Time: 01/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/07/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This showy and vuggy piece is richly covered with sparkling scorodite crystals. The crystals, to 5 mm, have variously a blue or blue-green surface sheen, are high in luster and are gemmy to opaque. This 2008 find was the FIRST new worldwide find of scorodites in many years! This is a major discovery and the gemmy specimens, such as this, were not that common. This is a highly representative piece from the lot, with isolated crystals.