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Helvite and Muscovite
- Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province, China
- Small Cabinet, 5.8 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 03/01/2010 1:30:00 am (CST)
- End Time: 03/04/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Helvite is not well known and is rarely found from Tongbei, China, which has become very famous for its spessartine. A lustrous, partially gemmy, zoned golden-yellow helvite crystal is jauntily set on feldspar matrix covered with tiny, pearlescent, muscovite "books" from recent finds. The 1.4 cm, sharp tetragonal crystal has a very sharp edge. The base or back has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Helvite is a RARE manganese, beryllium silicate and this is a very fine combination specimen from this well-known locale.