Wermlandite in Calcite
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A good example of this truly rare species from Langban, Sweden, the type and only locality. The piece consists of a 0.2 mm, subhedral, gray-green grain in a matrix of snow-white calcite. Wermlandite is a structurally complex magnesium aluminum calcium hydroxide hydrate. Ex. Paulo Matioli collection and also has a Dakota Matrix label.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySweden, Värmland County, Filipstad
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.Regional guide
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