Superb Willemite xl w/ Calcite (Whitmore Coll.)

Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 4.9 x 4.8 cm
Start Time: 04/01/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/05/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A superb, sharp, hexagonal, willemite crystal is jauntily set in calcite on this outstanding combination specimen from Sterling Hill. The crystal has a beautiful terracotta hue. Seldom available in this very high quality and is undoubtably old-time material. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection # 2207. SUPREME neon-green and orange fluorescence - a classic of the mine! This is a robust, dramatic crystal. Valued $750

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