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Pyroxmangite (old - classic locale) 
Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 4
Taguchi Mine, Shidara, Aichi Prefect., Honshu Island, Japan
- Starting Time:1/30/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:2/4/2010 06:48:27 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:6.3 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Pyroxmangite is an uncommon high-temperature manganese silicate. Gemmy, lustrous, bright cherry-red crystals to 6 mm attractively fill a vug in matrix on this showy, old-time specimen from the Taguchi Mine. This long-abandoned Japanese manganese mine, now overgrown with forest, was once famous for the world"s best pyroxmangite crystals, some even facettable as gems. Bruised crystals are noted, but his remains a highly representative example of the uncommon species and historic locale. Some of the crystals are cutter quality. Very rare on the market in this quality or any quality. Valued at $400-500.
