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Liroconite

Gwennap, Camborne - Redruth - St Day District, Cornwall, England

4.66cm x 3.77cm x 2.16cm

Louis Saemann (1821-1866)


Description/Interesting Notes:

A fantastic, old time example of this rare and highly sought after species from Cornwall!!! This specimen hosts numerous intensely colored crystals of liroconite scattered across the matrix!!! The crystals are of exceptional quality with lustrous, razor-sharp crystals that have marked clarity and CHOICE intense blue color!!! The crystals range in size up to 3.5mm!!! These rare specimens date to the mid 1800's and have been highly prized and sought after by collectors ever since!!! This specimen retains an OLD label from Louis Saemann (1821-1866) and has an affixed catalogue number as well as an unattributed enamel catalogue number as well!!! Louis Saemann began originally worked for famed mineral dealer Adam August Krantz before opening his own mineral business in Paris in 1850!!! One can see bright, intensely colored liroconite crystals on every side of this specimen!!! Simply a fantastic example of this rare and historic beauty with fantastic provenance to match!!! Don't miss out!!! 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 MAY 10th!!!


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