Hausmannite, Andradite and Calcite

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, KMF, Northern Cape, South Africa
Ex. Kurt Hefendehl
Small Cabinet, 9.3 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm
Start Time: 01/19/2023 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/26/2023 6:35:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $185

Item Description

This is a colorful combination specimen of Hausmannite with associated minerals to contrast, from the famous N'Chwaning I Mine. The display face includes reddish Andradite Garnet and White Calcite. The pseudo-octahedral crystals of Hausmannite are striated - these are mirror-smooth, black, and fine. The crystals are up to about 6 mm on edge, and they richly cover the specimen. Pagoda-like Hausmannite to 1.5 cm. Old material from the 1980s or late 1990s finds here.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$185 01/26/2023 6:27:21 pm (CST)
$175 01/26/2023 6:25:08 pm (CST)
$165 01/26/2023 6:12:27 pm (CST)
$157 01/26/2023 6:12:27 pm (CST)
$141 01/26/2023 2:28:58 pm (CST)
$131 01/25/2023 9:11:58 am (CST)
$121 01/21/2023 9:32:12 pm (CST)
$111 01/21/2023 7:17:05 am (CST)
$101 01/21/2023 12:04:17 am (CST)
$95 01/21/2023 12:04:17 am (CST)
$85 01/21/2023 12:03:51 am (CST)
$75 01/21/2023 12:03:51 am (CST)
$35 01/20/2023 8:34:11 am (CST)
$30 01/20/2023 8:34:11 am (CST)
$15 01/19/2023 9:45:26 pm (CST)
$10 01/19/2023 9:20:00 pm (CST)