Description/Interesting Notes:
An incredible example of rhodochrosite with bertrandite and pyrite from Maine!!! This
specimen came from one tiny, ball-sized find at Mt. Mica!!! Despite their limited size, these are very significant
and impressive specimens indeed!!! This specimen consists of an extraoridnary combination of pink rhodochrosite,
pyrite, and finely bladed bertrandite, with a small crystal of black columbite and a few small crystals of blue apatite as
well!!! The rhodochrosite is
present as very complex, highly etched, translucent light pink crystals!!! The pyrite is present as
clusters of sharply cubic crystals with bright metallic luster and brassy golden color!!! The bertrandite crystals are present as
sprays of finely bladed crystals!!! 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
is nothing short of extraordinary for the locality!!! 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 MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY AUGUST 30th!!!
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