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Ruby ps. after Spinel (NEW FIND - fluorescent)
- Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
- Miniature, 3.6 x 3.1 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 05/01/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/06/2021 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $210
Item Description
A fascinating pseudomorph rarity from a NEW FIND at this less well-known large marble massif in Tanzania, known for excellent spinel crystals. Pretty pink, moderately lustrous, translucent to opaque RUBY has pseudomorphed a sculptural and aesthetic miniature cluster of intergrown sharp Spinel octahedrons. The impressive, large and pristine doubly terminated octo is 3.3 cm tall and the secondary doubly terminated compound oct is 2.4 cm tall. They are both pristine. Pinkish-red fluorescence. The locality is known for such pseudomorphs, but they are RARELY available. The piece has several fine display views. Value???
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| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $210 | 05/06/2021 4:31:20 pm (CDT) |
| $200 | 05/06/2021 4:31:20 pm (CDT) |
| $185 | 05/06/2021 10:48:37 am (CDT) |
| $175 | 05/06/2021 10:48:37 am (CDT) |
| $143 | 05/05/2021 12:47:30 pm (CDT) |
| $133 | 05/05/2021 12:47:29 pm (CDT) |
| $50 | 05/04/2021 11:47:57 pm (CDT) |
| $45 | 05/04/2021 11:47:57 pm (CDT) |
| $35 | 05/04/2021 12:17:16 am (CDT) |
| $30 | 05/03/2021 12:40:21 pm (CDT) |
| $25 * | 05/03/2021 12:40:10 pm (CDT) |
| $25 * | 05/03/2021 12:40:10 pm (CDT) |
| $20 | 05/03/2021 12:40:04 pm (CDT) |
| $15 | 05/03/2021 12:40:04 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 05/02/2021 11:12:25 pm (CDT) |
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