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Helvite and Muscovite 
Back to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4
Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province, China
- Starting Time:3/1/2010 01:30:00 AM(CST)
- Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:5.8 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Helvite is not well known and is rarely found from Tongbei, China, which has become very famous for its spessartine. A lustrous, partially gemmy, zoned golden-yellow helvite crystal is jauntily set on feldspar matrix covered with tiny, pearlescent, muscovite "books" from recent finds. The 1.4 cm, sharp tetragonal crystal has a very sharp edge. The base or back has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Helvite is a RARE manganese, beryllium silicate and this is a very fine combination specimen from this well-known locale.
