Serandite

Item Description

A dramatic, richly salmon-colored Serandite from the classic finds in the 1980s. This single, tiered crystal is a full 2 inches in length, and it has an excellent luster. Serandites of this size and color intensity seldom turn up for sale these days. This miniature has not only good color, but is complemented by fantastic vitreous luster and slight translucency, and deeper color at the termination. The crystal is actually one main crystal and several others in parallel or nearly parallel growth with great terminations. It is in excellent shape with only the bottom of the piece contacted where it was removed from the pocket. There is one small ( 3 mm), white Analcime crystal at the base and a few black needles of Aegirine lightly scattered on the Serandite for great contrast and aesthetics. This is not only the world's only locality for good Serandite, but these only came from a few pockets at this amazing locality, and they are not like any other mineral in the world for color and beauty. It is among the most beautiful and desired of rarities. Note this is the best color and such fine crystals are almost impossible to find today - nobody parts with them lightly, and most other pockets are simply seconds compared to this material at the top color and sharpness range. Valued $2000-plus