Franklin 1
 

 

 

 
This is a nice 4-color piece with yellow Esperite, green Willemite, violet Hardystonite, and red-orange Calcite.  There is even more Esperite on the back face, although the front has a better mix of minerals.  All four minerals are bright and the Hardystonite stands out well compared to the others.  I have always liked the aesthetic qualities of this piece which include a slight halo effect around the Willemite dots that are encased in the semi-translucent Hardystonite.  Another attractive feature is the way that the slanted bands of Calcite and Hardystonite cross each other, giving it a modern-art feel.  This piece is formerly from the Frank Furtak collection.  Shown under shortwave UV.  Dimensions are 3 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 inches.  Weight is 10 oz.  Price: $200