Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic example of this rare yttrium phosphate from Brazil!!! This specimen consists of a particularly "chunky" single
crystal of xenotime!!! The great majority of xenotime crystals are somewhat small and almost always rather slender - this crystal is
particularly thick and substantial!!! This crystal has sharp, glassy faces and a sharp, complete termination!!! The
crystal has gemmy clarity, allowing one to see the dense network of brilliant golden needle-like crystals of an rutile within!!!
The crystal has a lively, fiery quality as a result of the rutile inclusions!!! The crystal is sharp and glassy all around and
displays fantastically in person!!! Simply a magnificent example of this rare species!!!
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!!!
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