Smithsonite with Calcite Vieille Montagne, Moresnet, Kelmis, Plombieres-Vieille Montagne District, Verviers, Liege Province, Belgium 7cm x 5.6cm x 4.47cm

Description/Interesting Notes: A magnificent, old time example of smithsonite and calcite from this historic locale!!! These classic specimens date to the 19th century (the locality was abandoned in 1884)!!! This specimen consists of a broad vug lined with characteristic tan colored smithsonite rhombs in aesthetic association with glowing, golden crystals of calcite!!! The smithsonite crystals exhibit lustrous, translucent crystals with sharp rhombehedral form and the calcite crystals show striking, starbursts of complex, pointy crystals!!! Upon close inspection the calcite crystals show groups that are vaguely reminiscent of cumengeite sixlings - with elongated pyramidal crystals jutting out in x,y, and z axes!!! The specimen is quite showy in person and is in fantastic condition all around!!! This speicmen has an old museum catalogue number affixed as well!!! The calcite crystals also show a glowing yellow-green fluorescence under SW UV as well!!! These historic specimens are rarely so aesthetic!!! Simply a fantastic example of this classic material!!! 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 JANUARY 10th!!!

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