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Marshite With Stolzite

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Scattered on a gangue matrix are tiny crystals, about 1 mm across, or transparent, tan-colored marshite, a rare copper iodide. This is classic and very old material for the locality, hard to obtain today. Tiny stolzite crystals are in association. A great reference or micro specimen, for rarity. I buy all I see of this material

Product details

SpeciesStolzite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions0.9 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Stolzite
(PbWO4) - rare tungsten analogue of wulfenite; lemon-yellow to honey-brown crystals, dense and brittle, prized for color and localities like Tsumeb.
Stolzite
Regional guide
Stolzite from Broken Hill, Australia
from Broken Hill, Australia: tetragonal crystals in honey to orange-yellow hues on gossan matrix; prized for locality pedigree and classic specimens.