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Mellite (fluorescent)
- Csordakuti Mine, Bicskei District, Fejer County, Hungary
- Thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 01/12/2021 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/21/2021 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $235
Item Description
Quite uncommon (nine localities worldwide - most of which come from Hungary), this is a fine crystal cluster of the unique, strangely organic-based mineral Mellite. These are an Aluminum mellitate (benzene hexacarboxylate) hydrate, a rare secondary mineral in lignite deposits. The medium-brown crystals, up to 1.3 cm on edge, are translucent and partially gemmy, with excellent luster and sharp form. Good blue-white fluorescence. Formerly in the Herb Obodda Collection. A superb large thumbnail specimen of this rarity.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $235 | 01/21/2021 6:24:30 pm (CST) |
| $225 | 01/21/2021 6:24:30 pm (CST) |
| $175 | 01/17/2021 2:20:26 am (CST) |
| $165 | 01/17/2021 2:20:26 am (CST) |
| $135 | 01/17/2021 2:19:45 am (CST) |
| $125 | 01/17/2021 2:19:45 am (CST) |
| $85 | 01/17/2021 12:51:04 am (CST) |
| $75 | 01/16/2021 3:34:12 pm (CST) |
| $69 | 01/16/2021 3:34:12 pm (CST) |
| $40 | 01/15/2021 1:22:11 pm (CST) |
| $35 | 01/14/2021 10:21:22 am (CST) |
| $30 | 01/14/2021 2:10:49 am (CST) |
| $25 | 01/14/2021 2:10:34 am (CST) |
| $24 | 01/14/2021 2:10:34 am (CST) |
| $15 | 01/13/2021 8:01:46 pm (CST) |
| $10 | 01/13/2021 1:53:14 pm (CST) |