Babingtonite on Prehnite
Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu County, Liangshan Yi Pref.
Sichuan Province, China
6.5 x 5.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $130
Spring 2013
The Meigu area produced the best Babingtonites in the world. Enough have been found to make affordable pieces available now. The top pieces still sell for huge sums even in China. This is a nice specimen, though not a top piece, offered at an affordable price. If from a US locality USA just 10 years ago it would have sold for 1500-2000$ quickly! These finds give every collector a chance to have a good example. This has crystals to 2 CM with good luster on green Prehnite. More pretty in person.
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Babingtonite on Prehnite
Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu County, Liangshan Yi Pref.
Sichuan Province, China
6.5 x 5.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $130
Spring 2013
The Meigu area produced the best Babingtonites in the world. Enough have been found to make affordable pieces available now. The top pieces still sell for huge sums even in China. This is a nice specimen, though not a top piece, offered at an affordable price. If from a US locality USA just 10 years ago it would have sold for 1500-2000$ quickly! These finds give every collector a chance to have a good example. This has crystals to 2 CM with good luster on green Prehnite. More pretty in person.
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