Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic, old time example of gemmy pyrope garnets from this famous diamond mining locality!!! This is
an outstanding group of pyrope garnets from the famed DeBeers Mine in Kimberley, South Africa!!! These unique
pyrope garnets are from diamond-bearing kimberlite concentrates and exhibit characteristic form
for having formed in kimnberlite!!! The crystals show a remarkable, very deep ruby red color that is quite unlike
anything commonly seen in a garnet!!! With significant lighting, these crystals light up a deep and intense ruby red that is
simply incredible!!! The crystals range from gemmy to gem-clear facet grade material!!! Very impressive and unique old time
material from this famous and historic diamond locale!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the
6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the
upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was originally from the collection of Florence
Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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