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Kutnahorite (ex Van Tichelen Collection)
- Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Miniature, 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/28/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/04/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A lovely Kutnahorite specimen from the famous occrence at the Wessels Mine. This material is considered to be a contemporary classic and the best specimens are among the finest Kutnahorites in the world. This specimen features beautiful bi-color pink and whitish-pink "sheaf"-like groups of Kutnahorite with attractive directional luster and very little damage. Good overall form and appearance of this beautiful calcium manganese magnesium iron carbonate from the collection of Wouter Van Tichelen.