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Willemite var. Troostite in Calcite (fluorescent)
- Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey
- Small Cabinet, 6.6 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm
- Start Time: 07/10/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/15/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Isolated, sharp and lustrous, willemite variety troostite crystals (manganese-rich varietal) are nicely set in starkly constrasting calcite matrix on this classic and excellent specimen from the famed Sterling Hill Mine. The large crystal is 4.4 cm across. A bit of periphery wear is noted, but is certainly not detracting. The fabulous green-on-red fluorescence is striking.