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Gaudefroyite on Manganite
- Wessels Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 6.2 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 02/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/20/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Scintillating, large plate of Gaudefroytite from the Wessels mine. There are hundreds upon hundreds of lustrous, elongated prisms that range up to about 4 mm. Their coverage is fairly uniform over the Manganite matrix, causing the piece to sparkle. Gaudefroyite is a very rare manganese borate, so to find a specimen this rich and aesthetic make it a real find. Better in person.