Hematite with Andradite Garnet (Wes Parker Coll.)

Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa
Miniature, 5.2 x 3.6 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 10/21/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/27/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Splendent, flattened, stepped-growth, hematite plates form a striking and aesthetic specimen from the famous Wessels Mine. This excellent, two-sided piece is festooned on the back and crest with super-sparkly, gemmy, reddish-orange, andradite garnet microcrystals. Complete all-around and very nearly pristine. Ex Wes Parker Collection. CLASSIC material, now seldom seen. Valued $750-900.

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