Molybdenite
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This is a huge textbook crystal of molybdenite exhibiting splendent luster and a bright, silvery color. It is doubly terminated, nearly pristine, and very dense. One of the best, large molybdenite crystals extant from the USA, I would guess... an old classic from the Howard Belsky Collection
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SpeciesMolybdenite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 7.0 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Washington, King County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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sharp hexagonal plates and rosettes with metallic luster, prized for geometry and contrasts on quartz or fluorite; top localities and care tips.Regional guide
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