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Ettringite on Calcite
- Nchwaning Mine, Kalahari, South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 02/22/2009 7:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/09/2009 7:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A unique piece with sparkling, gemmy, jewel-like gem ettringite crystals sprinkled upon a cluster of unusually elongated spear-like calcite crystals. The calcite is also unusually high in luster, so the two complement in luster and contrast in color, making for a helluva display specimen. I have seen this combo before, on smaller pieces, never one quite so elegant as this. Valued $1000 easily. it is GORGEOUS.