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Iowaite (rare)
- Palabora mine Loolekop, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Thumbnail, 1.4 x 0.9 x 0.2 cm
- Start Time: 04/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/10/2014 6:31:23 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Iowaite a rare Mg-Fe hydroxide of the Hydrotalcite Group. This is a very fine, two-sided compound tabular crystal with high luster and nifty translucent edges. The world's finest examples of the species come from this large open pit mine.