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Ajoite included in Quartz (New Find) 
Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Jan 28
Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Starting Time:1/21/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/28/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:6.3 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:A striking edge phantom of pleasing, powder-blue ajoite is dramatically included in the termination of a sharp, water-clear, quartz crystal from a New Find at the famous Messina Mine of South Africa. Three sides of the crystal are preferentially coated with iron oxides making for a very showy piece. The glassy crystal faces are very lightly frosted. A minute bit of termination edgewear is barely noticeable and is certainly not a detraction. 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 $700-800.
