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Ilvaite w/ Hedenbergite (Dr. B. Phillips Coll.)
- Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
- Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 7.9 x 5.5 cm
- Start Time: 09/28/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/05/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A dramatic and sculptural radiating mounded cluster of elongated, terminated ilvaite prisms from recent finds at this now famous remote Chinese mine. The nubby matte-finish to moderately lustrous ilvaites are preferentially coated with brown hedenbergite, adding color and contrast. One area of broken crystals (out-of-sight in the primary display views) and periphery wear are noted, but this remains an impressive, excellent and rare style ilvaite combination from the locale. Ex Dr. Barratt Phillips Collection.
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