Mesolite With Pyrite
Unknown Owner
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This unusual specimen was purchased at the Munich show from late 2011 finds, and was the only good example I saw with sharp white, acicular crystals of what was at the time, unidentified. On a hunch, I bought the piece to test it. It was analyzed at the University of Arizona and found to be mesolite. Minor diopside and graphite matrix underlays the mesolite clusters. Unusual find for the locality!
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.5 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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brilliant metallic luster, perfect cubes, and golden color; collectors prize affordable pieces to top specimens, with Navajún and Huanzala localities.Regional guide
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