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Pinolite
- Magnesite deposit, Sunk, Hohentauern, Niedere Tauern, Styria, Austria
- Gems, 49.64 ct, 29.75 mm
- Start Time: 02/11/2021 9:00:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/18/2021 7:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $179
Item Description
This material comes from high in the Austrian Alps and is basically a mixture of medium grey to nearly black Dolomite which is associated with nearly white Magnesite. Pinolite gets it name from the Magnesite formations that bear a resemblance to the shape of pine kernels / pine nuts. The material is very durable and easily polished, and people like to use it a decorative stone. It rarely shows up in the US market, but we picked up a small selection when we were in Sainte Marie aux Mines. This particular stone is a beautiful "Round Cabochon" cut gem of this classic material. As a historical note, the quarry that produces this material dates back to 1641, and is beloved by the locals for its beautiful form and patterns. A great piece to pick up priced at just over $1 per carat for the starting bid.
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Bidding History
Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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$179 | 02/18/2021 6:42:41 pm (CST) |
$169 | 02/18/2021 6:42:39 pm (CST) |
$121 | 02/18/2021 6:34:47 pm (CST) |
$111 | 02/18/2021 6:34:47 pm (CST) |
$99 | 02/17/2021 7:59:20 pm (CST) |
$89 | 02/17/2021 7:59:20 pm (CST) |
$79 | 02/17/2021 11:16:28 am (CST) |
$69 | 02/17/2021 11:16:10 am (CST) |
$68 | 02/17/2021 11:16:10 am (CST) |
$50 | 02/16/2021 8:38:22 pm (CST) |