Description/Interesting Notes:
A rare, old time example of lumachelle, also known as "fire marble" from Austria!!! Lumachelle, or "fire marble" is the
name given to rare, intensely opalescent fossils of ammonites!!! This specimen hosts a vein full of
fossilized shells, some of which show an intense and dramatic rainbow-colored opalescence!!! The specimen is very
bright - almost electric - in person!!! Rare old time material!!!
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 MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY DECEMBER 6th!!!
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