Tinzenite (rare and fine)

Molinello Mine, Ne, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Thumbnail, 2.3 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 03/28/2021 11:58:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/01/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $249

Item Description

Tinzenite is a rare member of the Axinite group and the specimens from the Molinello Mine in Italy are among the best examples in the world. This attractive thumbnail specimen is crystallized all around, save the base where it detached from the pocket wall, but it's essentially solid Tinzenite. The burnt orange color tabular crystals are clustered together forming "rosette"-like groups, and the luster on the actual crystal faces is quite glassy. The crystals measure up to about 3 mm, which is decent sized for the material. Overall, this is a very good specimen of this rare and beautiful species, and would make a good addition to any thumbnail suite or a collection of rarities.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$249 03/31/2021 10:30:19 pm (CDT)