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den07-27 - Wodginite (HUGE crystal!) - $ 9500 Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil small cabinet, 9.4 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm
Wodginite is one of the more bizarre and unusual tantalates, and is very rare in large crystals (to my knowledge, known from just a couple of inds in Brazil in high quality). At first glance, this one is so large, lustrous, and sharp, that it could easily be mistaken for a ferberite til you feel the high heft in your hand and wonder. This crystal is complete all around except for a small contact in the lower-left, and displays nicely 360 degrees around as well. It is, I think, one of the more significant Brazilian minerals in terms of species representation, and thus a bargain compared to what you get for the price in "common, pretty" tourmalines from Brazil. To me, rarities of this calibre, when also in good condition and relatively aesthetic, make for the most interesting acquisitions! Comes with custom base.
JWHITE-20 - Wodginite epitaxial on Cassiterite - $ 950 SOLD Lavia Jabuti, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature, 3.7 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm ex. John White
This is a superb, razor-sharp, lustrous Wodginite specimen. Surprisingly, it turns out to be a thick coating of epitaxial Wodginite that overgew a decaying spindle of internal Cassiterite, now almost vanished. Aesthetic, rare, and world-class. This is an important specimen from a small find, of the early 1980's or late 1970s , that really surprised people. The wodginite from this find is superb anyways - unusually lustrous and sharp compared to the mineral from other localities. These are VERY hard to come by. I am told that the pocket was only the size of a basketball and the find limited to some dozens of specimens. This one, at 3.7 cm, is one of the larger pieces and is quite significant . When these first made an appearance at major mineral shows some 35 years ago, they were a big hit with collectors because of their odd formation. Richard Gaines, a well-known collector on the East Coast at the time, had the pocket and many of the best pieces. However, John White's label notes he got this directly from Carlos Barbosa in 1978 - probably right when they came out and before tehir ID as an epitaxial overgrowth had been determined. Unusual, to say the least, and rarely seen in the marketplace!
MD-22507 - Wodginite, Microlite - - Archived Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil thumbnail, 1.6 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm
A sharp, very rare crystal of wodginite from a famous find about 25 years ago, decorated as a bonus with sub-mm microlites that make for an interesting association. 1.6 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm
MD-249706 - Wodginite, Cassiterite - - Archived Jabuti mine (Jaboti mine), São Geraldo do Baixio, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil miniature, 3.7 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm.
3.7 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm. This is a superb, sharp, lustrous Wodginite specimen. Surprisingly, it turns out to be a thick coating of epitaxial Wodginite that overgrew a decaying spindle of internal Cassiterite, now almost vanished. Aesthetic, rare, and world-class. This is an important specimen from a small find of the early 1980's or late 1970s that really surprised people. The wodginite from this find is superb anyways - unusually lustrous and sharp compared to the mineral from other localities. These are very hard to come by. I am told that the pocket was only the size of a basketball and the find limited to some dozens of specimens. This one, at 3.7 cm, is one of the larger pieces and is quite significant. When these first made an appearance at major mineral shows some 35 years ago, they were a big hit with collectors because of their odd formation. Richard Gaines, a well-known collector on the East Coast at the time, had the pocket and many of the best pieces. However, John White's label notes he got this directly from Carlos Barbosa in 1978 - probably right when they came out and before their ID as an epitaxial overgrowth had been determined. Ex. John White Collection.
MD-37813 - Wodginite, Cassiterite - - Archived Jabuti mine (Jaboti mine), São Geraldo do Baixio, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil thumbnail, 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm
Superb, razor-sharp, and lustrous epitaxial growth of Wodginite over Cassiterite. Aesthetic, rare, and world-class. This is an important specimen from a small find, of the early 1980's , that really surprised people. These crystals consists mainly of wodginite that has grown epitaxially over a decaying core of cassiterite that is now barely present at all. The wodginite from this find is superb - unusually lustrous and sharp compared oto the mineral from other localities. These are VERY hard to come by. I am told that the pocket was only teh size of a basketball and the find limited to some dozens of specimens. This one, at about an inch, is one of the larger pieces and is quite significant; not surprising given Marilyn's proximity to Richard Gaines who analysed them, and handled most of them at the time. 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm
MD-60942 - Wodginite, Cassiterite - - Archived Jabuti mine (Jaboti mine), São Geraldo do Baixio, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil miniature, 4.2 cm
This is a superb, razor-sharp, lustrous Wodginite specimen. Surprisingly, it turns out to be a thick coating of epitaxial Wodginite that overgew a decaying spindle of internal Cassiterite, now almost vanished. Aesthetic, rare, and world-class. This is an important specimen from a small find, of the early 1980's , that really surprised people. The wodginite from this find is superb - unusually lustrous and sharp compared to the mineral from other localities. These are VERY hard to come by. I am told that the pocket was only teh size of a basketball and the find limited to some dozens of specimens. This one, at 4.2 cm, is one of the larger pieces and is quite significant When these first made an appearance at major mineral shows some 30 years ago, they were a big hit with collectors because of their odd formation. Richard Gaines, a well-known collector on the East Coast at the time, had the pocket and the best pieces. This is from his collection, with label. It then made it into the noted collection of niobium/tantalum minerals of Dr. Bruce Jarnot. Unusual, to say the least, and rarely seen in the marketplace! 4.2 x 2 x 0.6 cm
MD36 - Wodginite epitaxial on Cassiterite - $ 1250 Lavia Jabuti, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil thumbnail, 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm ex. Marilyn Dodge
Superb, razor-sharp, and lustrous epitaxial growth of Wodginite over Cassiterite. Aesthetic, rare, and world-class. This is an important specimen from a small find, of the early 1980's , that really surprised people. These crystals consists mainly of wodginite that has grown epitaxially over a decaying core of cassiterite that is now barely present at all. The wodginite from this find is superb - unusually lustrous and sharp compared oto the mineral from other localities. These are VERY hard to come by. I am told that the pocket was only teh size of a basketball and the find limited to some dozens of specimens. This one, at about an inch, is one of the larger pieces and is quite significant; not surprising given Marilyn's proximity to Richard Gaines who analysed them, and handled most of them at the time.
T06-166 - Wodginite and Cassiterite - $ 1800 Lavra Jabuti, Baixio, Minas Gerais, Brazil miniature, 4.2 x 2 x 0.6 cm ex. Dr. Bruce Jarnot ex. Richard Gaines
This is a superb, razor-sharp, lustrous Wodginite specimen. Surprisingly, it turns out to be a thick coating of epitaxial Wodginite that overgew a decaying spindle of internal Cassiterite, now almost vanished. Aesthetic, rare, and world-class. This is an important specimen from a small find, of the early 1980's , that really surprised people. The wodginite from this find is superb - unusually lustrous and sharp compared to the mineral from other localities. These are VERY hard to come by. I am told that the pocket was only teh size of a basketball and the find limited to some dozens of specimens. This one, at 4.2 cm, is one of the larger pieces and is quite significant When these first made an appearance at major mineral shows some 30 years ago, they were a big hit with collectors because of their odd formation. Richard Gaines, a well-known collector on the East Coast at the time, had the pocket and the best pieces. This is from his collection, with label. It then made it into the noted collection of niobium/tantalum minerals of Dr. Bruce Jarnot. Unusual, to say the least, and rarely seen in the marketplace! All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||||||||||
