Description/Interesting Notes:
An absolutely magnificent, old time example of baryte from this classic locale!!! This old time beauty consists of a dramatically
elongated baryite crystal with rich golden color and bright glassy luster!!! This huge single crystal is completely terminated with sharply
defined faces and has clarity that ranges from translucent to gemmy!!! Upon close inspection, one can see that the crystal has some highly complex growth features
on its prism faces!!! Although there is some minor damage, the specimen is largely complete and displays fantastically all the way around!!!
This is OLD material that likely dates to the 19th century!!! Simply a gorgeous old time English baryite!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection
of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be
some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was
originally from the collection of Florence Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!!
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 FEBRUARY 28th!!!
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