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Vanadinite on Barite (ex Arnaud Collection)
- Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
- Miniature, 4.2 x 3.7 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 10/18/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/25/2012 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, sharp, HIGHLY lustrous, tabular, hexagonal crystals up to 6 mm on bladed white Barite matrix. A very good quality and highly aesthetic Vanadinite miniature from this most famous of localities. From the collection of Colorado collector, John Arnaud. No damage and beautiful on all sides.