Siderite, Pyrrhotite, Cubanite, Dolomite
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An excellent and CLASSIC specimen of highly lustrous and gemmy bladed yellow-green siderite crystals to 3.2 cm on lustrous, translucent colorless to milky-white flattened dolomite rhombs. What makes this piece even more special, are the tiny lustrous pyrrhotite plates and iridescent cubanite blades richly scattered on all the larger dolomite and siderite crystals. Old dealer stock of Dr. Gary Hansen and not shown since the early 1980s! 7.5 x 5.6 x 3.4 cm
Product details
SpeciesSiderite, Cubanite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.6 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
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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warm-toned iron carbonate with sharp rhombohedra and occasional gemmy crystals; prized for luster, classic localities Harz, Panasqueira, Dal’negorsk.Regional guide
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