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Scorodite (2008 find)
- Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
- Thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm
- Start Time: 02/20/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/25/2010 6:45:06 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This showy thumbnail is richly covered with sharp, scorodite crystals. The crystals, to 1.1 cm (large for the find), 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 and is nicely accented with brassy, pyrite microcrystals. valued $400-450