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Ephesite (rare mica) Charlie Key
- Gloucester Farm, Postmasburg, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Miniature, 3.3 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/03/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/10/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Beautiful lustrous and translucent crystals of the very rare lithium-rich RED mica, ephesite. This specimen, from the famous Postmasburg finds on a farm in the early 1980s, has mica books (up to 8 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. Ex Charlie Key.