Hematite on Granitic Breccia, Cavradi, Switzerland, William A. N. Severance Collection 0.32, Small Cabinet 2.5 x 3.0 x 7.5 cm, $800. Online 6/9.
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Exceptionally sharp, perfect crystals of platy hematite on altered granitic breccia with no point of attachment indicating the specimen was found loose in the pocket. An excellent specimen from one of the most famous European location for the species. William A. N. Severance Collection #0.32. Mr. Severance, in addition to his own label, provided an old 'Lidstrom's' label from Prineville, Oregon with original sales price of $50.00. A very high level for the era. In pristine condition.