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3D50 - Bultfonteinite - $ 450 Bultfontein Mine, Kimberly, Northern Cape Province, South Africa thumbnail, 1.2 x 1.2 x .9 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
Exceptionally good coating of very fine Bulfontein crystals over matrix. The color and quality of drusy crystals are excellent, as are the symmetry and aesthetics of the overall specimen. THIS IS A VERY RARE specimen from the TYPE LOCALITY!
D06-71 - Bultfonteinite - $ 600 SOLD N’Chwaning Mine, Kurruman, South Africa small cabinet, 9.3 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm
An extremely rich specimen of this very rare species in crystalline form, and very well covered which is unusual.Thus, this is one of the more aesthetic and rich specimens of size I have had for sale.
D06-72 - Bultfonteinite - $ 750 SOLD N�Chwaning Mine, Kurruman, South Africa small cabinet, 8.0 x 6.0 x 3 cm
Another extremely rich specimen of this very rare species in crystalline form, and very well covered which is unusual. Thus, this is one of the more aesthetic and rich specimens of size I have had for sale.
K213 - Inesite on Bultfonteinite - $ 125 SOLD Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa miniature, 5.0 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm
A very unusual combination piece featuring small , acicular inesite crystals (8 mm across) perched on a rolling surface of stark white bultfonteinite
K218 - Bultfonteinite - $ 600 SOLD Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa miniature, 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm
A very showy example of the more rare form of Bultfonteinite - mostly you see the acicular crystals or rounded balls of powdery crystals. This looks like crystallized willemite from Tsumeb, and is quite solid and different. And beautiful!
K247 - Bultfonteinite - $ 250 Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa cabinet, 10.1 x 7.0 x 2.8 cm
Sharp acicular crystals of this rare species in aggregates to 8mm across, showing a pleasing and unusual pink color. They also have exceptionally high lustre.
K248 - Bultfonteinite - $ 600 Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa small cabinet, 7.6 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm
Sharp acicular crystals of this rare species, showing a pleasing and unusual pink color. They also have exceptionally high lustre. This is on eof the richest specimens of this style that I have seen amongst many South African collections over the years
MD-117498 - Bultfonteinite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa small cabinet, 5.8 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm.
5.8 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm. Lovely series of radial balls generously spread over the specimen. The individual needles range up to about 3 mm in length, and the luster is superb. The color ranges from silver to a pinkish-tan. Very delicate and aesthetic. Excellent for the rare species, in this habit.
MD-120655 - Inesite, Bultfonteinite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa miniature, 5.0 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm
A very unusual combination piece featuring small , acicular inesite crystals (8 mm across) perched on a rolling surface of stark white bultfonteinite 5.0 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm
MD-120659 - Bultfonteinite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa miniature, 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm
A very showy example of the more rare form of Bultfonteinite - mostly you see the acicular crystals or rounded balls of powdery crystals. This looks like crystallized willemite from Tsumeb, and is quite solid and different. And beautiful! 4.0 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm
MD-122281 - Bultfonteinite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa cabinet, 10.1 x 7.0 x 2.8 cm
Sharp acicular crystals of this rare species in aggregates to 8mm across, showing a pleasing and unusual pink color. They also have exceptionally high lustre. 10.1 x 7.0 x 2.8 cm
MD-122283 - Bultfonteinite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa small cabinet, 7.6 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm
Sharp acicular crystals of this rare species, showing a pleasing and unusual pink color. They also have exceptionally high lustre. This is on eof the richest specimens of this style that I have seen amongst many South African collections over the years 7.6 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm
MD-201369 - Bultfonteinite, Oyelite - - Archived N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa cabinet, 11.8 x 11.2 x 3 cm.
11.8 x 11.2 x 3 cm. A large example of two rare species. Lovely clusters of radial acicular bultfonteinite generously spread over the specimen, on matrix of botryoidal oyelite. The sprays range up to about .8 cm across, with the individual needles ranging up to about 3-4 mm in length. The brightness/luster is superb, with the color ranging from silver to a pinkish-tan hue and contrasted against the snow white oyelite. Ex. Charlie Key.
MD-21335 - Bultfonteinite - - Archived N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa miniature, 5 x 4 x 3 cm
This is, as the pics show off pretty well, a choice display-quality example of sugary orange-peach-pink colored Bultfonteinite (note that it changes color a bit in different lighting conditions). 5 x 4 x 3 cm
MD-21336 - Bultfonteinite - - Archived N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa small cabinet, 5 x 6 x 2.5 cm
An exceptional CRYSTALLIZED, display-quality Bultfonteinite specimen, with literally hundreds of sharp xls completely covering the display face 5 x 6 x 2.5 cm
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