Pollucite

Shengus, Roundu Dist., Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Ex. Kurt Hefendehl
Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 6.6 x 2.8 cm, 177 grams
Start Time: 10/19/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/26/2023 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $65
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Item Description

This is a large translucent, crystal section of of a Pollucite from Pakistan. Pollucite is a cesium-aluminum silicate and is the Cesium analogue of Analcime; and it also happens to be the major source of cesium in the world as a commercial ore! The complex pegmatites of Pakistan and Afghanistan have produced a significant amount of this uncommon cesium species mineral and this is a great reference piece for the species because it is large enough to show impactfully, displays standing up, and has a remarkable luster (most are rather dull in luster). 177 grams.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$65 10/26/2023 6:21:47 pm (CDT)
$55 10/26/2023 3:37:59 pm (CDT)
$49 10/26/2023 4:06:08 am (CDT)
$44 * 10/26/2023 4:05:57 am (CDT)
$44 * 10/26/2023 4:05:57 am (CDT)
$32 10/25/2023 6:00:10 pm (CDT)
$27 10/25/2023 6:00:10 pm (CDT)
$20 10/23/2023 1:28:47 am (CDT)
$15 10/23/2023 1:28:47 am (CDT)
$10 10/20/2023 2:31:28 am (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.