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Brucite, Ettringite, and Quartz (rare combinations)
- Nchwaning Mines, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 3.9 x 3.7 cm
- Start Time: 05/08/2013 5:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/28/2013 5:39:36 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Exceptional specimen of Brucite, associated with gemmy Ettringites and sharp Quartz crystals. The Brucite crystals, bladed - one being euhedral and hexagonal, have grown together to form a large spherical aggregate 3.5 cm across. Also, some lustrous faces are exposed and visible. Brucite this large and well-formed is rare indeed. It is associated with GEMMY, .1 cm Ettringite crystals which are concentrated in the center of the Brucite. The Ettringites are also found in a few clusters elsewhere on the specimen, especially with the sharp, 1 cm. An excellent small cab, especially for what it is. Even better in person. A very unique combination piece, valued $1200-1500