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Pectolite (Superb, rare XLS) ex Dr. Gary Hansen Coll.
- Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
- Miniature, 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/09/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/19/2009 8:16:12 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Pectolite is the calcium analogue of serandite and is a member of the wollastonite group of mineral species. Superb serandites are synonymous with Mt. St-Hilaire, Quebec and superb pectolites are synonymous with the famous and now-closed Jeffrey Mine of Quebec. This AESTHETIC specimen of glassy, tabular, colorless blades has a LARGE single crystal with a beautiful, fan-like, diverging spray of smaller crystals on one side. This is a SUPERB, pristine specimen from the Dr. Gary Hansen Collection and dates to the 1970s or early 80s. VERY SELDOM on the market in this quality and size of crystals! Valued $300-400