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Stolzite

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A beautiful specimen from classic old material found prior to WWII at this famous old mine, and probably foun deven before the 1930s. This piece features GEMMY stolzites to 2 mm on aesthetic gossan matrix.

Product details

SpeciesStolzite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 3.2 x 2.0 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.