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Effenbergerite with Sugilite

Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

10.6cm x 5.83cm x 3.1cm


Description/Interesting Notes:

A very rare example of effenbergerite from the type locality!!! One of the most exciting new finds at the Tucson show were these effenbergerite specimens from Wessels!!! These specimens came through Marshall Sussman and there were just a handful available - all of which basically disappeared before the show even began!!! Fine examples of this material are VERY rare indeed!!! However, this specimen is particularly rare and unusual - this was the ONLY example that hosted CRYSTALLINE sugilite in addition to CRYSTALLINE effenbergerite!!! Most of the effenbergerite is seen as massive material or, at best, microcrystalline material - however this specimen has actual, eye visible crystals of effenbergerite!!! The sugilite crystals are present as lustrous, radiating sprays of crystals and groups of parallel crystal lathes!!! The sugilite is much more crystalline than it appears in the pics, with significant crystals scattered all over!!! The crystals range in size to well over 5mm!!! There are areas where it appears the crystalline sugilite and crystalline effenbergerite are intimately intergrown!!! This is a very significant specimen indeed!!! This was the only such example of both species being present as crystals!!! You do not want to miss out on this valuable rare material - as it won't likely be seen again!!! In addition to being a majory rarity - these species are simply stunning in person - a combination of intense royal purple in combination with intense royal blue accents!!! Amazing!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY MARCH 1st!!!

**We have just returned from the annual Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona!!! Be sure to stay tuned as we will be listing our exciting acquisitions throughout the next coming weeks!!!***


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