Scorodite (rare)

Hezhou Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Toenail, 3.1 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 12/29/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/05/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

From the recent find a few years ago in China, this piece is loaded with hundreds of sparkling micro Scorodite crystals which vary in color from a metallic blue hue to a slight greenish-blue to a coffee color. The crystals are translucent to gemmy with decent luster and measure up to 5 mm. Upon close inspection, one can see that these Scorodites are actually well crystallized. I have photographed the crystals under the microscope to better illustrate their quality. This find in the Hezhou area is the only significant find of Scorodite to hit the market in a long time. Since the initial discovery of this material, very little has been seen on the market.

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