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Manganoan Calcite (ex. Brian Kosnar Collection)
- Black Bear vein, Idarado mine, near Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado
- Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 7.8 x 6.0 cm
- Start Time: 04/30/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/05/2009 8:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
The Idarado mine is most famous for it's Manganoan Calcite specimens. In fact, the largest quantity of the finest quality Manganoan Calcite specimens from Colorado were found in this mine. This piece is a lovely group of modified, prismatic scalenohedral Manganoan Calcite crystals with a soft pink hue. The crystals are translucent when backlit, and the overall aesthetics of the piece make it a very good display specimen of this truly classic San Juan material. Valued at $700-$900.