Description/Interesting Notes:
An absolutely INCREDIBLE example of rhodochrosite with blue apatite, bertrandite, and pyrite from Maine!!! This specimen came from one
tiny, ball-sized find at Mt. Marie!!! Despite their limited size, these are very significant and impressive specimens indeed!!!
This specimen consists of an extraoridnary combination of pink rhodochrosite, blue apatite, slightly iridescent pyrite, finely
bladed bertrandite, and yellow cookeite!!! The rhodochrosite is present as very complex, highly etched, translucent
pink crystals!!! The apatite is present as clusters of intergrown crystals that have handsome blue color!!! The pyrite is present
as clusters of sharply cubic crystals that exhibit brilliant metallic luster with distinct iridescence!!! The
bertrandite crystals are present as juxtaposed groups of elongated,intergrown crystals - some of which are extremely thin and
fine!!! The cookeite is present as surprisingly bright yellow crystalline crusts!!! The presence of rhodochrosite is simply
amazing, as this species is very rare and highly sought after from Maine!!! The bertrandite is very rich and impressive in
its own right - with significantly sized crystals as well!!! The overall combination of species - all colorful and
sharply defined, is nothing short of extraordinary!!! We were lucky enough to acquire some of the finest specimens from this
unusual, once-in-a-lifetime find (which only amounts to a handful of specimens, all of which are very different indeed)!!! You do
not want to miss out on this rare and incredible opportunity!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY AUGUST 23rd!!!
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