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Muscovite with RARE Garnet inclusion
- Deer Park Mine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
- Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 9.3 x 0.1 cm
- Start Time: 09/29/2022 9:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/06/2022 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $61
Item Description
Here we have a cool combination / association specimen from North Carolina. Species like Muscovite and Garnet are not rare in the mineral world, but the paragenesis of the two species on this particular specimen is fascinating as the Garnet (either Almandine or Pyrope) is actually included completely within the Mica. The nature of the specimen is such so that it can easily be backlit, beautifully highlighting the glowing red Garnet crystal within the silvery-green Muscovite. You can see in the close-up photo that the Garnet shows defined crystal faces as well! A wonderful and interesting piece that would make a unique addition to any collection.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $61 | 10/06/2022 6:24:41 pm (CDT) |
| $51 | 10/06/2022 3:07:39 pm (CDT) |
| $45 * | 10/06/2022 3:07:13 pm (CDT) |
| $45 * | 10/06/2022 3:07:13 pm (CDT) |
| $40 | 10/05/2022 6:24:57 pm (CDT) |
| $35 | 10/05/2022 6:24:57 pm (CDT) |
| $30 | 10/05/2022 6:24:44 pm (CDT) |
| $25 | 10/05/2022 6:24:44 pm (CDT) |
| $20 | 10/05/2022 6:24:35 pm (CDT) |
| $15 | 10/05/2022 6:24:35 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 09/30/2022 5:09:52 pm (CDT) |
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.