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Hausmannite on Andradite Garnet (Soregaroli Coll.)
- Nchwaning Mines, Kalahari manganese field, South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 6.5 x 4.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/21/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/28/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Two, classic, sculptural, pseudo-octahedral clusters of lustrous, jet-black hausmannite crystals, to 1.8 cm, are attractively set on the undulating matrix covered with sharp, sparkly, orange-brown to orange-red, andradite garnet crystals. The matrix is solid, massive andradite. Showy and excellent combination material from the famed locale. One side has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Ex Art Soregaroli Collection.
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