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Ardennite (rare silicate - Type Locality) viewBack to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Jan 28

Salm-Chateau, Ardennes Mts., Luxembourg Prov., Belgium
  • 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:10.4 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Ardennite is an ultra-rare silicate named for the Type Locality in the Ardennes Mountains of Belgium. One side of the quartz CABINET matrix has four pods of lustrous, yellowish-brown, ardennite lathes and microcrystals. The large central pod is 4.0 cm long. The other sides of the quartz matrix have smears and crusts of ardennite. This extremely rich and showy material. Very seldom on the market in this richness and quality from the Type Locality.