Recently a freind bought the above specime for $250 . It had 2 rutile crystals showing and I told the buyer that cleaning may expose more crystals . He brought the specimen to my house today ( 06-05-04 ) and it was wrapped in a towel . He handed it to me carefully and unfolded the towel to expose the crystals . I said they were pretty nice , and then he told me to turn the specimen over . When I did I almost dropped it ! There were many rutiles that ran all across the back side , perfect and shiney ! Wow ! Talk about getting a bargain ! And several people passed this by for $250 ! Pictured below is the specimen after cleaning revealed the once hidden crystals. The same day I sold this a fellow paid $450 for a bigger and better one . I wonder what that cleaning will reveal !   |
