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Specimen: Standard Gallery: Standard
Olmiite on matrix
Olmiite on matrix
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Opal: Rough and Cut
Opal: Rough and Cut
Shoa Province, Ethiopia
Quartz var. Faden
Quartz var. Faden
Dara Ismael Khan District, Waziristan, Pakistan
Acanthite
Acanthite
Imiter, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Opal (rough and cut)
Opal (rough and cut)
Shoa Province, Ethiopia
Opal var. Hyalite
Opal var. Hyalite
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Quartz, Wolframite, Apatite

Quartz, Wolframite, Apatite

sold
Locality
Panasquiera, Portugal
Minerals
Quartz
Dimensions
6.1 x 2.3 xv 3 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
APATITE7

I bought this directly from famous mathematician and world class mineral collector Steve Smale. It had been in his collection for over 20 years, and exhibits the kind of contrast and aesthetics he likes. the white and black elements work well together. No damage besides the small nub of Wolframite on the opposite side of the quartz crystal (also covered in apatites). 

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