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Strontianite, Rosiclare Level Minerva #1 Mine, Ozark-Mahoning Company, Cave-in-Rock District, Southern Illinois, Mined 1995, Koster Collection #00605, Small Cabinet 6.0 x 6.5 x 9.0 cm, $450. Online 03/07. SOLD.

NSMW12142

  • $ 45000


Fine group of pink acicular strontianite on a thin shell of barite matrix. This piece was collected from the most sensational pocket of pink strontianite I know of from the mine. The pocket was just below the back and produced a number of fantastic specimens. This piece shows the characteristic spear-point crystals diverging in sprays. Average length of strontianite 2.5-3 cm. Typical termination chips on several crystals. Displays equally well from any angle. Excellent miniature. Pillar-robbing April/May 1995. Sam & Ann Koster Collection #00605.