D16B-87
Bastnasite
Trimouns, Luzenac, France
Miniature, 3.4 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
Ex. Martin Zinn
SOLD
This is a lovely miniature matrix specimen which features a cluster of tabular, parallel growth, lustrous and translucent, burnt-orange bastnasite crystals, measuring 9 mm across. Resting on one edge of the bastnasite cluster is a rhombhedral crystal of lustrous and translucent, colorless dolomite, 8 mm in length. Exquisite rarity in matrix from a classic locale! Ex. Martin Zinn collection.