Sugilite, Hematite
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Sugilite is a rare potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, aluminum, lithium silicate. Lavender to purple sugilite microcrystals richly and attractively cover two sides of the hefty, banded hematite matrix on this fine specimen from the Wessels Mine of South Africa. The crystals are small, but bright and colorful. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.7 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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iron oxide with steel-gray to jet-black crystals and red earthy varieties; prized iron-rose rosettes and kidney ore, with a diagnostic red streak.Regional guide
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