Iridescent Hematite

Graves Mountain, Lincoln Co., Georgia, USA
Ex. John Whatley
Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 01/23/2025 7:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/30/2025 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $352

Item Description

Here we have an attractive specimen of these wonderfully colorful Hematites from this famous locality. The label accompanying this piece specifically states that it was found in the "S.E. end of S.W. end of East Pit" at Graves Mountain. It features stalactitic and botryoidal formations of Hematite which have a brilliant mix of iridescent colors (blue, green, turquoise, aqua, purple, violet, gold and orange) which can be seen on all sides of the piece. A wonderful specimen of this classic material, featuring a myriad of colors. The piece was collected by Charlie Padget in the 2000s.
From the collection of John Whatley, a well-known Georgia collector (1939-2022). John had many interests and hobbies, and favorite hobby was collecting rocks and minerals. He was a member of the Augusta and Aiken, SC Gem and Mineral Society. He also enjoyed collecting arrowheads and he co-authored the book, An Overview of Georgia Projectile Points and Select Cutting Tools. He was a member of the Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama Archaeology Societies and he also enjoyed volunteering in the Archaeology Department at SRS. You can read more about John at: https://www.thomaspoteet.com/obituaries/john-whatley

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$352 01/30/2025 6:36:23 pm (CST)
$342 01/27/2025 11:13:45 am (CST)
$333 01/27/2025 11:13:45 am (CST)
$232 01/25/2025 9:35:33 pm (CST)
$222 01/25/2025 9:35:33 pm (CST)
$140 01/23/2025 8:57:07 pm (CST)
$130 01/23/2025 8:57:07 pm (CST)
$121 01/23/2025 8:56:32 pm (CST)
$111 01/23/2025 8:56:32 pm (CST)
$76 01/23/2025 8:56:12 pm (CST)
$66 01/23/2025 8:56:12 pm (CST)
$10 01/23/2025 8:13:04 pm (CST)