Molybdenite
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A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME specimen of lustrous, steel-gray molybdenite crystals to 1.0 cm nicely clustered in gneiss matrix from Brieg, Canton Wallis, Switzerland. This fine, old piece comes with three, old German labels, the newest, I think, dated to 1909. 6.0 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm
Product details
SpeciesMolybdenite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.2 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySwitzerland, Valais
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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