Prehnite with Graphite inclusions and minor Tanzanite

Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 6.7 x 5.2 cm
Start Time: 05/26/2022 9:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/02/2022 6:50:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $126

Item Description

This specimen was found in 2019 in the renowned Merelani Hills of Tanzania, the source of the world-famous Tanzanite crystals. You might have seen the beautiful yellow-green colored specimen of Prehnite that have come out of this area for a while, along with the newer blue bladed crystals of Prehnite which are more widely known, but the pieces from this latest find feature distinct, well-separated, larger, excellent crystals. This attractive small cabinet features thick, bladed / blocky crystals of Prehnite crystals, with a beautiful greenish hue, but have a darker grey overtone due to inclusions of Graphite. Most of the crystals are fairly gemmy on the tips with sharp, lustrous faces and an almost "broadsword"-shaped habit. There are also a few small partial crystals of gemmy purple-blue Tanzanite on the piece as well. It's larger sized, showy and features a new style (and unusual color) for Prehnite from this important gem producing district. if you're a fan of minerals of Tanzania or worldwide Prehnites, be sure to pick this one up.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$126 06/02/2022 6:40:27 pm (CDT)
$116 06/02/2022 6:05:44 pm (CDT)
$106 06/02/2022 6:01:36 pm (CDT)
$96 06/02/2022 3:05:32 pm (CDT)
$90 06/02/2022 3:05:32 pm (CDT)
$80 06/02/2022 3:05:24 pm (CDT)
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$60 06/02/2022 3:05:17 pm (CDT)
$50 06/02/2022 3:05:16 pm (CDT)
$45 06/02/2022 3:05:06 pm (CDT)
$40 06/02/2022 3:05:06 pm (CDT)
$35 06/02/2022 3:04:44 pm (CDT)
$30 06/02/2022 3:04:44 pm (CDT)
$25 05/31/2022 8:22:42 pm (CDT)
$20 05/31/2022 8:22:42 pm (CDT)
$15 05/31/2022 2:16:44 am (CDT)
$10 05/30/2022 5:59:50 pm (CDT)