Oyelite ps after Apophyllite on Calcite ex Charlie Key

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa
Miniature, 4.0 x 3.1 x 1.5cm
Start Time: 03/26/2020 7:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/02/2020 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Winning Bid: $36
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Item Description

A showy and unique little miniature that has a hidden story. Many pieces such as this are simply described as "Oyelite on Calcite" when in fact the Oyelite is pseudomorphous after blocky pseudo-cubic Apophyllie! Tiny, sub-1mm white, pearly Oyelite crystals now cover the exterior of the partially or totally replaced Apophyllite and then set on a matrix bright, sparkly transparent, 2mm Calcite crystals. A flashy and interesting miniature from the Kalahari Manganese Fields! ex Charlie Key collection

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$36 04/02/2020 6:08:28 pm (CDT)
$31 04/02/2020 3:56:18 pm (CDT)
$27 04/02/2020 3:56:18 pm (CDT)
$10 04/01/2020 7:30:07 am (CDT)