Manganite (Marty Lewadny Coll.)

Caland pit, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada
Miniature, 3.4 x 2.4 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 08/12/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/19/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Splendent, intergrown, jet-black, manganite crystals form a sculptural and aesthetic specimen from an extinct open pit mine in Ontario. Excellent material from this uncommon locale. The horizontal crystals on the upper right are particulary striking. Ex F.W. Smith and Marty Lewadny Collections. A superbly crystallized example, valued $200

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