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Ettringite on Manganite
- N'Chwaning mines, Kalahari fields, South Africa
- Miniature, 4.3 x 3.9 x 3.4 cm
- Start Time: 04/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A fine, sharp, translucent, 2.8 cm, pastel lemon-yellow crystal is aesthetically set in a cleft and nicely accented on one side by sparkly manganite crystals. It has the distinctive tapered termination and shimmering surface luster characteristic of these crystals. Complete all-around and pristine. An excellent specimen from the find of 2008, which has really just redefined the size of a crystal of this species one can expect to own. Valued $750-950