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Meionite (Scapolite group)
- La Panchita prospect, La Panchita, La Pe Mun., Oaxaca, Mexico
- Cabinet, 11.1 x 7.6 x 5.2 cm
- Start Time: 04/01/2021 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/17/2021 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $232
Item Description
This item is part of a special benefit auction for the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals (ricenorthwestmuseum.org). Items are either deaccessions from the museum's collection or were donated by generous supporters listed below.
Auction open April 1, 2021 through April 17, 2021.
Billing for this auction will occur on Monday, April 19, 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.
A jumbled cluster of stubby green Augite crystals is host to a few Meionite crystals on this cabinet piece from Mexico. The La Panchita prospect is a small occurrence known for its Meionite, Augite and large Zircon crystals and this is a very good example for a locality with very difficult access. A plethora of two-toned, light green and dark green, relatively lustrous, stocky Augite crystals range in size from 0.5 to 4 cm in length and serve as the matrix for several, 0.7 to 2.5 cm long, ivory colored, prismatic Meionite crystals that display a silky luster. Meionite is a tectosilicate belonging to the scapolite group.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $232 | 04/16/2021 9:29:05 pm (CDT) |
| $222 | 04/16/2021 9:28:51 pm (CDT) |
| $220 | 04/16/2021 9:28:51 pm (CDT) |
| $179 | 04/15/2021 10:25:26 pm (CDT) |
| $169 * | 04/15/2021 10:14:27 pm (CDT) |
| $169 * | 04/15/2021 10:14:27 pm (CDT) |
| $140 | 04/07/2021 10:02:35 pm (CDT) |
| $130 | 04/07/2021 10:02:35 pm (CDT) |
| $100 | 04/04/2021 8:37:32 am (CDT) |