Rosasite with Calcite

Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Mun., Durango, Mexico
Ex. Jack Halpern
Cabinet, 10.6 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm
Start Time: 12/19/2024 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/28/2024 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Current Bid: $78
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Item Description

Graceful and refined looking pocket of bright aqua-blue tiny spheres of Rosasite with clear Calcites on a contrasting Limonite matrix. The Rosasite occurs both as individual "fuzzy" balls up to 2 mm in size and as glistening, lustrous jewels included in Calcite. A number of the Rosasites and Calcites have grown on 1 cm sized limonite or goethite stalactites giving the piece additional interest and some three dimensionality. The piece is in great condition with no visible damage to the display face. A great example of a Mapimi Rosasite with some uncommon features, radiant aesthetics and an outstanding color. It just has that sparkle and elegance! A very early selection, No. 148 in a collection that eventually hit over 4300 catalogued pieces at its height: and likely a much older specimen yet, from the collection of Jack Halpern who acquired it from (his favorite 1960s-70s-era) dealer Walt Lidstrom in the late 1960s. Ex. Jack Halpern Collection No. 148.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$78 12/20/2024 7:59:04 am (CST)
$68 12/20/2024 7:59:04 am (CST)
$10 12/20/2024 7:38:47 am (CST)