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Sugilite in Pectolite
- Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Toenail, 3.1 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm
- Start Time: 06/30/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/07/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This specimen is exceptional for its color, but also happens to be a real rarity for what it is. A diverging spray of pearlescent pectolite needles is included with magenta sugilite, making this a remarkable combination piece. Pectolite is rare in the Wessels and in the Kalahari in general. I am aware of only one pocket of the association in this quality and form, and this is a large piece from the find (late 1980s, or early 1990s I believe). The contrast is amazing, but again this is also an important locality piece for the species.