Lepidolite on Microcline Feldspar (Larson Coll.)

Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande., San Diego Co., California, USA
Miniature, 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 10/22/2021 1:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/28/2021 6:40:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $185

Item Description

Two lavender, translucent, barrel-shaped lepidolite crystals, to 1.0 x 0.9 cm, with beautiful pearlescent faces are dramatically set on the striking, sculptural microcline crystal wedge accented cleavelandite blades and two more smaller lepidolites on the top. Collected while Bill Larson owned the Himalaya Mine. Ex Bill Larson San Diego County Pegmatite Collection and long on display at his Pala International shop in Fallbrook. Lepidolite is a notable accessory species from the famous Himalaya Mine and this is an exceptional miniature combination example with super aesthetics.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$185 10/28/2021 6:31:56 pm (CDT)
$175 10/28/2021 6:31:56 pm (CDT)
$149 10/28/2021 6:28:03 pm (CDT)
$139 10/28/2021 6:28:02 pm (CDT)
$120 10/28/2021 6:15:26 pm (CDT)
$110 10/28/2021 6:15:25 pm (CDT)
$109 10/27/2021 6:54:30 pm (CDT)
$99 10/27/2021 6:54:29 pm (CDT)
$80 10/25/2021 8:37:57 pm (CDT)
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$60 10/23/2021 12:09:43 pm (CDT)
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$10 10/22/2021 9:04:42 pm (CDT)