Ettringite on Bultfonteinite on Hausmannite

N'Chwaning Mines, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Large Cabinet, 15.9 x 12.8 x 6.4 cm
Start Time: 06/02/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/07/2012 6:36:02 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
View Closed Auction Set

Item Description

A colorful and impressive large combination specimen from the famous N"Chwaning Mines. Lustrous, translucent, lemon-yellow, hexagonal, ettringite crystals are aesthetically scattered on the hausmannite ore matrix plate covered with creamy bultfonteinite, a rare silicate. The large doubly terminated ettringite is 3.8 cm. Most excellent large material from the Charlie Key dealer stock. Fairly valued at $1750-2000. 3.1 pounds or 1.4 kilos.

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More

Miss this auction? Buy mineral specimens on iRocks.com