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Gem Thaumasite
- Nchwaning Mines, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
- Thumbnail, 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Thaumasite is a very rare silicate/carbonate/sulfate mineral, and to find a specimen this good is quite remarkable. This terminated gem crystal, a rare cousin of Ettringite, is from the mines that have produced the best ones known. The quality of this Thaumasite is superb, with only minor edgewear. The color in real life is a clear yellow. The gemminess and aesthetics make this a striking thumbnail.