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Bultfonteinite and Calcite
- Wessels Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Miniature, 3.3 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Truly exceptional specimen of the beautiful mineral Bultfonteinite, from the Wessels Mine. Often, you see Bultfonteinite as partial balls, expressed as shimmery radial sprays. Lovely, to be sure. Here, you have four large HEMISPHERES, up to a full 1 cm across, marching across the matrix. For accent, there are some sprays along the bases of the large Bultonteinites, as well as some gemmy Calcite crystals. This is definitely one of the best Bultfonteinites ever offered in one of the Key auctions. The quality is first-class, and the aesthetics exquisite.