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Hsianghualite (ultra rare - Type Locality)
- Xianghualing Mine, Chenzhou Prefect., Hunan Prov., China
- Miniature, 4.1 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
- Start Time: 08/12/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/19/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An extremely rich and outstanding specimen of the ultra rare lithium, beryllium silicate, hsianghualite, from the Type Locality and ONLY known locality in the world, the famous Xianghualing Mine of China. Glassy, colorless to creamy rounded crystals cover most of the matrix of this outstanding specimen. Two cream-colored crystals reach 5 mm, which is quite large for the species. Specimens of this quality and richness are very rare. Valued $750-ish ...and try to fin done for sale, its nearly impossible!