Vanadinite on Calcite (old AZ) ex Whitmore Coll.

Item Description

An old-time, very rare and showy combination specimen from a famous Arizona locale - the Castle Dome District. Sharp, gemmy and lustrous, brick-red to reddish-orange, hexagonal, vanadinite microcrystals richly cover both sides of the curved CABINET matrix crust. The moderately lightweight matrix appears to be composed of sharp, medium-luster, gray, manganiferous calcite rhombs. This fine old-timer comes with an old paper label glued to the back. Highly uncommon and unusual combination material from this locale. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection.