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Fibrous Sugilite (rare - 2016-17 finds)
- N'Chwaning III Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, South Africa
- Miniature, 3.3 x 2.7 x 1.3 cm
- Start Time: 05/02/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/09/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A stunning, sculptural, 360-degree miniature matrix sugilite vein is highighted by the shimmering chatoyant electric purple color and rare fibrous texture. Sugilite is a rare very complex lithium silicate and is a member of the Osumilite Group. Most specimens are massive and make very colorful lapidiary material. It is very hard to obtain specimens of this quality today. An exceptional miniature from the 2016-17 finds at the N'Chawaning III Mine. Valued at $300-500.
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