Millerite (rare old classic) Charlie Key Coll.

Pafuri nickel deposit, Mabilikewe Hill, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Cabinet, 12.1 x 5.5 x 4.2 cm
Start Time: 09/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/06/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An old-time, rich and large specimen, when this obscure South African deposit was in the Transvaal. Plumose sprays of moderately lustrous, brassy, acicular, millerite crystals are scattered on this hefty specimen of essentially solid millerite. Not particularly great to look at, but remains a rich, large example of the species and locality. Specimens are rarely available. Old-time material from the Charlie Key Collection. 609 grams or 1.3 pounds. ...hefty! valued $500-750

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