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Pyrolusite (New Find)
- Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 9.2 x 4.6 x 2.1 cm
- Start Time: 11/11/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/19/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Pyrolusite (manganese oxide) is not typically seen in specimens that are actually aesthetic; but this 2008 find in New Mexico was an exception. Here, you see it having formed tightly packed "books" of crystals that together create this shimmering, silvery-grey specimen. This sculptural plate is one of the best pieces from the lot we obtained. It looks great in the photos, but is MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!