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Corundum xls (old classic) Mullane Coll.
- Soutspansberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Cabinet, 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.3 cm
- Start Time: 06/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/27/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Two corundum forms are visible on this large old-time specimen from South Africa. A sharp, 4.5 cm, tapered, terminated, hexagonal, prismatic crystal dominates the top and one side, while very large tabular, partially hexagonal, striated crystals dominate the other side of the quartz matrix. The crystals are greenish-gray, have moderate luster, and have a bit of translucence. Ex Dennis Mullane Collection and comes with a faded Minerals Unlimited label dating to the 1940s and 50s.