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Corundum
- near Mica Siding, Letaba Dist., Transvaal, South Africa
- Ex. Al Kidwell
- Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm, 160.5 grams
- Start Time: 03/30/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/06/2023 6:50:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $179
Item Description
A big, hefty, well-formed crystal of dark reddish-brown Corundum from Transvaal, South Africa. The piece is complete all around and shows excellent hexagonal form. The label accompanying the piece states that the surface is coated with Margarite, which is an uncommon Mica species. The piece weighs 160.50 grams, which is pretty heavy for its relative size. From the worldwide mineral collection of Albert ("Al") Lewis Kidwell (January 1, 1919 - August 16, 2008). Al was a well-known mineral collector and research geologist with Carter Oil Company and later Exxon Oil Company in Houston, Texas. The phosphate species Kidwellite was named in his honor in 1974.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $179 | 04/06/2023 6:40:36 pm (CDT) |
| $169 | 04/06/2023 6:40:34 pm (CDT) |
| $139 | 04/06/2023 2:45:57 pm (CDT) |
| $129 | 04/06/2023 2:45:57 pm (CDT) |
| $70 | 04/06/2023 10:58:04 am (CDT) |
| $60 | 04/05/2023 10:42:26 pm (CDT) |
| $52 | 04/05/2023 10:42:26 pm (CDT) |
| $45 | 04/02/2023 11:39:04 am (CDT) |
| $40 | 04/02/2023 11:39:04 am (CDT) |
| $38 | 04/01/2023 8:23:09 pm (CDT) |
| $33 | 04/01/2023 8:23:09 pm (CDT) |
| $30 | 04/01/2023 7:04:01 pm (CDT) |
| $25 | 04/01/2023 7:03:48 pm (CDT) |
| $23 | 04/01/2023 7:03:48 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 04/01/2023 1:44:44 am (CDT) |