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Manganite (circa mid 1880s) ex. Ed Ruggiero coll.
- Ilfeld, Harz Mountains, Germany
- Small Cabinet, 9.8 x 7.7 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 09/27/2011 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/11/2011 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Large, columnar, black crystals of manganite, to 2.5 cm in length, totally cover the matrix here on this classic specimen. The crystals are all terminated by lustrous pinacoids. Almost all the manganite specimens in collections and for sale, like this one, came to light in major finds of the mid 1880s at this classic locality. STILL TODAY, these are simply the best of species. They only turn up, though, in old collections. Crystals of such size as this, in large, important pieces, are uncommon. Valued $2500-3500