Wulfenite, Mimetite, and Willemite (fluorescent)

Item Description

CLASSIC and showy, this fine Mexican combination piece is from the famous San Francisco Mine. Water-clear, beveled windowpanes of orange-yellow, tabular Wulfenites to 1.2 cm are nicely set among delicate, crystalline clusters of intensely orange Mimetite. Most fortunately, the main crystal of Wulfenites has remained pristine, and displays beautifully. like a glass window (although surrounding crystals have some damage) There are grains of Willemite throughout the matrix, and they have their typical, neon green fluorescence (something you do not often see documented! extra bonus...). Interestingly, the Mimetite has a deep red fluorescence, which is not often seen. This is certainly one of the most desirable of Mexican combination pieces, and the rich orange of the Mimetite color leads me to believe that this is an older piece from the 1960s or 70s. This is an engaging and aesthetic small cabinet piece. It should survive shipment, because of the pocket protecting the blades.