Selenite with phantom (Consie Prince Coll.)

Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
Cabinet, 12.0 x 11.0 x 10.0 cm
Start Time: 05/20/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/27/2010 6:32:05 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A stunning, 14.5 cm, transparent "wand" of selenite is very jauntily angled on the matrix plate of starkly contrasting snow-white gypsum blades from the world's most famous selenite (gypsum) locality, Naica - where the legendary "Cave of Swords" is located. The selenite crystal has a spectacular, smoky-rimmed, interior phantom, that runs most of the length of the crystal and highly unusual, preferential, enechelon, stepped-growth patterns. Some very minor left edge bruising is noted, but is a very modest detraction to the overall impact of this impressive specimen. Ex. Consie Prince Collection. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!

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