Tsaregorodtsevite
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Tsaregorodtsevite is a very STRANGE and UNIQUE mineral that is made up of AMMONIA with nitrogen, and an aluminosilicate compound. I recall when Fersman Museum started selling their extras in 1991, this was one of the most coveted of all rare species that came out the doors from their various expeditions. I got some directly at the time from curator Dmitriy Belakovskiy, who has himself been to this remote location on at least one expedition. I got this from him a few years ago because he remembered I liked them, and have forgotten to sell it ever since unfortunately. I have owned several over the years, and I can say this is a very good and different specimen because it actually has some display aesthetics that most lack. Two pseudocubic crystals, to 4 mm, are set on the side of a glassy, water-clear quartz crystal, which is heavily included with chlorite. There are also a couple of tiny anatase crystals, on the same side, below the tsaregorodtsevites. The quartz termination is lightly bruised, but is certainly not a detraction to this RARE combo piece. Found in ONE locality, worldwide.
Product details
SpeciesTsaregorodtsevite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.1 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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