Liddicoatite Butterfly Slices
on custom base

Item Description

This specimen is part of the 2020 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!

Billing for this auction will occur on Monday, August 24, for payment using PayPal or credit card. Shipping will be billed at cost, or please contact brandy@mineralauctions.com if you'd like to plan on picking up items at future shows or during a stop through Dallas.

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Two classic butterfly-style slices, showing the amazing patterns within that Madagascar liddicoatite is famous for. This is a particularly interesting pattern as it shows a sharp red triangle within the broader pink gem zones, themselves rimmed with a deep, dark, green-black zone of tourmaline. I am told that this is an older style (and in fact came from an old collection). These matched slices from a single crystal make a fascinating display item. Note that one slice is 12 x 7 x 0.5 cm and the other is just a bit larger. Comes with custom lucite base (made by Arkenstone), from which they remove easily if you wish.
Anonymous donation. Valued $2500+