Vanadinite on Barite (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

This is NOT a contemporary specimen, but rather from about 25 years ago. This piece is loaded with large, sharp, rich blood red, relatively thick blades of Vanadinite sitting atop bladed and massive snow-white Barite matrix. I think most collectors would agree that the best matrix for Mibladen Vanadinites is Barite, and the color contrast in this specimen is just awesome. I must say that this piece is a great bargain for a specimen of this size (it was part of my father's old inventory, and I'm not raising the price above what he had on it in the early 1980's). You don't see many cabinet size Vanadinites on Barite that are below $1000 on the market today. A worthwhile and attractive "full sized" cabinet specimen with some great quality crystals on highly desirable white Barite matrix.