Ephesite

Item Description

Beautiful and lustrous crystals of the very rare RED mica, Ephesite. This specimen, from the famous Postmasburg finds on a farm in the early 1980s, has mica books (up to 4 mm across!) showing the classic hexagonal cross-section of mica. The luster and color are superb. Very fine for the species, and attractive in its own right. The color is so rich on these Ephesites that is actually goes beyond the more typical pink hue into an amazing metallic red, with just a hint of orange for interest. Outstanding example for species