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Stellerite (superb) ex. Smale Coll.
- Mount Mitchell Station, Tambar Springs, New South Wales, Australia
- Cabinet, 10.4 x 6.9 x 5.9 cm
- Start Time: 01/30/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/09/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A superb and rare large, intense orange stellerite specimen from this obscure Australian locality. Beautiful, large, pearlescent, rich salmon-pink stellerite crystals are very attractively attached to the bit of matrix. The striking, large compound crystal is 6.3 x 5.2 x 3.0 cm. This outstanding piece displays dramatically from either side. Pristine. From the elite collection of Steve Smale. Valued by Steve at $1250 some years ago in a large trade. It is really worth more today, we feel. Some people consider these the best of their species for overall color and luster.