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Romanechite and Quartz
- Lordsburg Mining Dist., Pyramid Mtns., Hidalgo Co., New Mexico, USA
- Ex. Kurt Hefendehl
- Cabinet, 11.8 x 10.7 x 6.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/23/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/30/2023 6:35:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $170
Item Description
Outstanding and hefty, this cabinet-sized specimen is composed primarily of Romanechite, a relatively uncommon barium, manganese oxide. The gunmetal-grey layer of Romanechite is a substantial 1-2 cm thick with an attractive, metallic luster that contrasts wonderfully with the sparkle of the black, velvety surface. The white, translucent Quartz, itself nicely layered, creates a drusy sparkle where it overlays the Romanechite. A very close look at the Quartz allows you to really appreciate the detailed banding and texture in these white 'dunes'. This fine piece is from a very uncommon New Mexico locality near Lordsburg, Hidalgo County.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $170 | 03/30/2023 6:25:37 pm (CDT) |
| $160 | 03/30/2023 6:25:37 pm (CDT) |
| $150 | 03/28/2023 8:56:00 pm (CDT) |
| $140 | 03/27/2023 2:35:12 am (CDT) |
| $130 | 03/26/2023 12:17:15 pm (CDT) |
| $120 | 03/26/2023 12:17:15 pm (CDT) |
| $100 | 03/24/2023 1:47:20 am (CDT) |
| $90 | 03/24/2023 1:47:20 am (CDT) |
| $80 | 03/24/2023 1:47:14 am (CDT) |
| $70 | 03/24/2023 1:47:14 am (CDT) |
| $53 | 03/23/2023 7:07:40 pm (CDT) |
| $48 | 03/23/2023 7:07:40 pm (CDT) |
| $36 | 03/23/2023 7:05:01 pm (CDT) |
| $31 | 03/23/2023 7:05:01 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 03/23/2023 7:03:25 pm (CDT) |