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Talc crystals (rare)
- Broughton talc mine, Chaudiere-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
- Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/27/2016 6:34:48 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
"Euhedral (talc) crystals are extremely rare, usually found in platy, foliated to fine grained compact masses, sometimes has a radial appearance" (MINDAT). The sculptural piece is composed wave-like translucent intergrown, pretty sea-green crystals with characteristic waxy luster and greasy feel from this well-known talc mine. RARE material collected by Dr. Donald Doell Jr. in 2008.