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Calcite (Manganese-bearing) (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)
- Gibraltar Mine, Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 6.3 x 5.0 cm
- Start Time: 07/22/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/29/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A fine, attractive and highly aesthetic Mn-Calcite from Naica, featuring beautiful, soft pink, sharp, somewhat isolated, free-standing rhombs up to 2.3 cm across which are partially coated by a thin layer of Quartz are are sitting upon a matrix of Quartz, Sphalerite, Galena and Pyrite. In great shape overall with excellent aesthetics. Well-formed crystals to be sure, and the piece displays beautifully without the aid of a base or clay. A great "hand size" specimen from this classic locality, and one of the best for aesthetics and quality that I have offered in the auctions.