[Rockhounds] Pyrite in Acrylic Cylinder - Arthur Court

[Darryl Powell]

Dear Rockhounds,
    Every now and again a surprise pops up on ebay and is a super deal.  
In February I acquired a pyrite specimen encased in a cylinder of 
acrylic.  A brief correspondence with the very gracious Elena Court 
(Arthur Court's wife) revealed some interesting factoids about this 
cylinder and its creator.  Please check out the article on my website, 
www.diamonddanpublications.net, for a brief story about the cylinder and 
its creator, Bruce Beasley.  By the way, Google Bruce Beasley and view 
his sculptures.  They are influenced/inspired by crystal forms and 
groups.  I'm sure you will be intrigued and impressed.
    Best wishes to all.

Darryl Powell
Manchester, New York