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Serpentine ps. after Olivine/Peridot (dated 1893)
- Snarum, Modum, Buskerud, Norway
- Miniature, 4.3 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 02/25/2021 4:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/04/2021 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $261
Item Description
What a pseudomorph ! This is a very old specimen of an olivine group mineral, presumably Peridot by shape and location, replaced by serpentine! It is accompanied by a venerable German label dated to April of 1893. This large, well-formed yellowish prismatic crystal with complex forms is completely pseudomorphed by serpentine. Off-white to tan serpentine needles form a lacework at the base of the crystal and work their way up some of the prism faces. This piece is an absolute classic as the locality is referenced in the older "Dana's System of Mineralogy" texts. The terminology and usage of "chrysolite" and "chrysolit" can be found in these, and other, older mineralogy texts. This piece probably dates from the late 18th to the very early 19th century. These large olivine crystals were once found in moderate abundance in the serpentine deposits at Snarum, Norway. A truly unique piece.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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| $261 | 03/04/2021 4:29:45 pm (CST) |
| $251 | 03/04/2021 4:29:45 pm (CST) |
| $210 | 03/03/2021 8:34:46 am (CST) |
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| $167 | 02/27/2021 3:31:22 pm (CST) |
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