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Vanadinite (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)
- Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
- Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 07/12/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/19/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Moroccan Vanadinites simply are the finest examples of the species extant. The best pieces still command a premium on the market, even though specimens are still being found to this day. This piece features excellent red color, sharp, lustrous, tabular, hexagonal crystals measuring up to 7 mm. Most of the crystals are pristine, though I can see a few small dings. A good quality Vanadinite miniature from this most famous of localities. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").
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