LC1
Manganite
Ilfeld, Harz Mountains, Germany
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
SOLD
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.