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Ajoite included in Quartz (New Find) 
Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 25
Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Starting Time:2/20/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:2/25/2010 06:40:51 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:7.5 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:A striking large phantom of pleasing, powder-blue ajoite is dramatically included in the termination of a sharp, glassy, quartz crystal from a New Find at the famous Messina Mine of South Africa. The tiny, ajoite-filled, sidecar quartz crystal is a super accent. The quartz crystal cluster has very interesting stepped-growth. A minute bit of termination edgewear is barely noticeable and is certainly not a detraction. Complete all-around, the back and one side of the termination are contacted, but have very little bruising, overall. This is an impressive, highly representive example of the ultra-rare copper silicate, named after its discovery locality, the New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Arizona. Valued at $1000-1200.
