Manganite

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This specimen is a rich example of the classic, long-gone manganite crystals from this important locality (which produced best of species by any reckoning, in a small, aberrant, ultra-rich vein in the 1880's. It features numerous sharp, extremely lustrous, terminated crystals to 3 cm on a frontal display face. The luster is very HIGH, much better than it appears in the photos. It is really quite a dramatic piece. Comes with custom lucite display base which mounts it rather elegantly, I think. Moreover, I have seen inferior pieces at the same price recently so all things considered, I believe it to be a relative bargain.