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Braunite (Braunite-II)
- Nchwaning Mine, Kalahari mangenese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Miniature, 4.2 x 3.1 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 02/23/2010 2:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/09/2010 6:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Splendid and rich matrix specimen of lustrous wedge-shaped Braunite-II crystals that range up to 8mm in length. Most of the crystals are smooth (unusual), lustrous, and well-terminated with a chisel point. Aesthetic and superb example of this very rare species in a unique habit found only here (noted as Braunite-II according to the experts to distinguish it crystallographically from the Braunite of other locales. this material is very interesting!). A rarity, and fairly showy as well, valued $900-1000