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DT Calcite xls (classic locale)
- N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese field, South Africa
- Miniature, 4.0 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 03/26/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/02/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Water-clear, immensely glassy, doubly terminated blocky calcite rhombs are dramatically intergrown to form a very sculptural miniature from this famous mine. Scattered veils of interior manganese oxides actually obscure very little of this fine piece. The piece displays beautifully from both ends. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only trivial bit of scuffing. The contact is on the back of the piece. VERY difficult to photograph. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!