Gaudefroyite (fine quality)

N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Miniature, 4.6 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Gaudefroyite is an extremely rare Manganese Borate and is especially difficult to find in crystal form from any locality. This specimen features many notably sharp AND lustrous, prismatic black crystals of Gaudefroyite measuring up to 7 mm with associated reddish Andradite Garnet and small "pagoda"-shaped crystals of Hausmannite. A great miniature specimen of a very rare species. Valued at $400.

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