Bustamite, Galena, Calcite
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Intergrown calcite and massive bustamite are the matrix for prismatic, flesh colored crystals to 7 cm across, and the piece weighs about 500 grams. Bustamite is an uncommon mineral species in crystal form known best from this locality (old workings, though) and from Franklin in New Jersey. Specimens from each appear similar. The calcite even fluoresces in each case. Here, though, the galena crystals embedded in the calcite matrix give it away as Broken Hill material.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.1 x 7.8 x 5.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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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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