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Londonite (superb - rare cluster!)
- Ambalabe pegmatite, Betafo, Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Miniature, 3.2 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 09/28/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/05/2017 6:32:06 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A superb and aesthetic miniature cluster of very sharp londonite crystals from Madagascar. The beautiful, sharp, lustrous isometric crystals have rich yellow color and are up to 2.0 cm long (doubly terminated). Londonite is the very rare, cesium-dominant analogue of rhodizite and was described in 2001. This is simply an outstanding and rare miniature cluster with sharp crystals of this rarity. Almost none are found in clusters as opposed to isolated in ugly-ish matrix. Not only is this a cluster, but a fairly nice one to look at, as well! It looks at first glance like a cluster of yellow garnet. Valued at $2000 and well worth it.
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