Hydroxylherderite on Cleavelandite (classic find & locale) ex Burgess Coll

Xanda mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 3.8 x 2.4 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 12/06/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/13/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A classic and highly desirable 2.3 cm doubly terminated light lavender hydroxylherderite from the famous, late 1960s find at the classic Xanda Mine. The very sharp glassy, gemmy/translucent crystal is dramatically perched atop the fabulously etched layered feldspar matrix, typical of the find. The crystal is complete all-around and nearly pristine. The small bruise along an outer crystal edge certainly has only minimal impact to the outstanding quality. You would be hard-pressed to design a more artistic and sculptural miniature combination from the famous find and locale. Valued at $500-750.

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