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Apophyllite-OH on Inesite and Quartz, with Natrolite
- Wessels Mine, Kalahari MN fields, N. Cape Prov., South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 4.3 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 08/31/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/12/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An excellent cluster Hydroxyapophyllite on a matrix of radial Inesite sprays, Quartz, and white Natrolite. The Hydroxyapophyllites have superb luster, are partially gemmy, and have a curving habit rather than the normal orthogonal, blocky form. The KOH species is much more rare than the common fluor-varietal of Apophyllite, and the Wessels crystals are among the world's finest of this species. The cluster is 3.8 cm long by 3 cm wide, with the largest individual crystal being 2.2 cm. An excellent example of a rare species. The Inesite crystals are about 1 cm, and the shimmering Natrolites about .5 cm.