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Superb hoppered Pyromorphite
- Daoping Mine, Guilin Pref., Guangxi Zhuang A.R., China
- Miniature, 4.7 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 04/21/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/29/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Intensely hoppered, juicy, apple-green, pyromorphite prisms to 1.0 cm cover the matrix of this superb and aesthetic specimen from the famous Daoping Mine of China. The small 2001 find of this varietal is generally considered to be amongst the finest and most desirable pyromorphite lot to come from this very well-known mine. Cerussite crystals are attached to the side and bottom as a fine accent. This outstanding piece has top color, luster and hoppered crystal form. Many barrels are even distinctly gemmy! Valued at $800-900.