Ettringite on Oyelite

Item Description

A fine and aesthetic larger matrix ettringite specimen from this find. A 3.2 cm tall cluster of soft, lemon-yellow color, translucent, completely formed and free of damage is jauntily set on the edge of the piece. They have an unusual shimmering surface sheen, very attractive. The matrix is a manganese-rich ore completely covered on the front by a blanket of glassy oyelite blades. It is covered on the backside with smooth bubby oyelite. This combination overall is vastly different from anything else I have seen for the species, and quite unusual in any case. Bruising is noted to the oyelite on the front and is a modest detraction. This remains a dramatic, large example of the find and combination species.