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Almandine in Chrome Muscovite (rare) Trimingham Coll.
- Spruce Pine District, Mitchell Co., North Carolina
- Cabinet, 13.4 x 9.4 x 0.8 cm (largest) (2 Pieces)
- Start Time: 03/20/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/27/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Almandine garnet crystals in green, chrome-rich muscovite sheets are RARE from this historic district. The striking paper-thin, large water-clear sheet has a sharp, 7 mm section of a gemmy reddish-orange almandine. The thick opaque large sheet has five clustered almandines to 1.3 cm. Three are pristine, one is bruised and the large one is dinged. TRY to find another large pair of this quality! Undoubtably old material, these classics are seldom seen for sale today. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. A MUST for the locality or species collector! Value??