ORDWAY-67
Idocrase
Kayes Region, Mali
Cabinet, 10.9 x 8.9 x 7.7 cm
Ex. Al Ordway
SOLD
This is an incredibly large and almost complete floater crystal of idocrase/vesuvianite. It exhibits very good luster and some translucence at the edges. The color ranges from olive green to brownish green. It may be the single largest, fine idocrase/vesuvianite crystal I have ever seen, come to think of it. The piece has a few good display angles. The back is contacted and there is a little damage in bottom. Still, I have seen tables of mediocre and small pieces from this locale, but this is actually pretty, attractive, and symmetric!