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Morganite and Tantalite (rare combo)
- Elizabeth R. Mine, Chief Mountain, Pala, San Diego Co., California
- Cabinet, 11.0 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/17/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/25/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 3.4 cm naturally etched, doubly terminated, rose-pink morganite is the focal point of front of this very fine and rare large combination specimen from the Elizabeth R. Mine. Partially hidden on one side of the mounded matrix of bladed cleavelandite and pearlescent muscovite is a 1.9 x 1.8 cm, sharp, blocky, dark metallic-gray, tantalite crystal. The base and back have been sawed to enhance the display quality. Collected circa 2004. Ex Bill Larson and Pala Properties Collection.