Hematite ps. After Magnetite (1990s finds)

Payun volcano, Altiplano de Payun Matru, Mendoza, Argentina
Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 6.0 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 06/29/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/06/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and sculptural small cabinet of stacked sharp and scintillating hematite pseudomorphs after magnetite octahedrons from the well-known 2002 find in Argentina. The piece looks like a metallic Christmas tree with ornaments! The large octo is 3.0 cm and some of the crystals have skeletal features. Every turn presents a different perspective to this fine piece. These caused a major stir, when they hit the market. Complete all-around and in great shape. You barely notice the lightly bruised tip and basal periphery wear. These artistic pieces came from a volcano in a national park, where collecting is now strictly forbidden.

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