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 Acanthite
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 Spinel (rough and cut)
Spinel (rough and cut)
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Effenbergerite in Sugilite

Effenbergerite in Sugilite

sold
Locality
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, Republic of South Africa
Minerals
Effenbergerite, Sugilite
Dimensions
5.7 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
EFFENBERGERITE1

A dozen or more Effenbergerites were a new find at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 2012. Prior to this find, large examples were micromounts. This piece is a huge example of this rare Barium copper Silicate, occuring in Sugilite. It's unusual to have such a rare mineral also have such a striking, attractive color.  It weighs 66 grams (about 2 ozs).

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