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Pyrolusite (old classic - rare style)
- Ilmenau District, Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany
- Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 7.3 x 3.3 cm
- Start Time: 04/19/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/26/2018 6:31:26 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Fascinating, highly unusual looking pyrolusite forms on this sculptural old-timer from this old manganese mining district. The striking enechelon balls in the center are composed of tighly intergrown prismatic crystals (pyrolusite after manganite?) in a nifty swirl pattern. Tiny, lustrous, jet-black hollandite (manganese oxide) or pyrolusite botryoids flanking the balls are a stark contrast and compliment. The 2.3 cm elongated knob of tiny botryoids on a side is a sculptural additional accessory. From an East Coast collection and comes with a century-old torn and faded label. RARE style pyrolusite from this historic locale with two fine display views.
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