Bloedite (fine crystal)

Soda Lake, Carrizo Plain, San Luis Obispo Co., California, USA
Thumbnail, 3.1 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 02/03/2022 9:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/10/2022 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $35

Item Description

Bloedite is a rare hydrated sodium magnesium sulfate found in oceanic and lacustrine salt deposits and in nitrate deposits in arid regions. This is a superb large thumbnail / toenail example of the rare species. This crystal features sharp, well-formed faces and has excellent internal gemminess on the outer edges with a dark gray nearly opaque interior. The piece is in great shape, with only one small contact near the base where it was detached from the matrix. Excellent material from the famous Soda Lake of California.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$35 02/10/2022 5:50:15 pm (CST)
$30 02/10/2022 5:50:14 pm (CST)
$25 02/10/2022 5:46:30 pm (CST)
$20 * 02/10/2022 5:46:20 pm (CST)
$20 * 02/10/2022 5:46:20 pm (CST)
$15 02/10/2022 1:39:48 pm (CST)
$10 02/09/2022 10:48:27 pm (CST)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.