ORDWAY-58
Hematite With Quartz
Lechang Mine, Lechang Co., Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
Small Cabinet, 7.6 x 6.8 x 5.1 cm
Ex. Al Ordway
SOLD
On a sliver of matrix are two large rosettes, to 4.5 cm across, formed by bladed crystals of lustrous, black hematite. Emerging from the hematite are a few transparent colorless quartz crystals, to 3.3 cm in length. This is a very fine combo specimen featuring differing colors and textures, way beyond the normal quality expected of material from this still-producing locale. For the size, it is among the best of its type I have seen for 3-dimensional balance and aesthetics, and the absolute gemminess of the quartzes which are usually more cloudy and dull from this location.