Tin
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A HISTORIC and noteworthy native tin thumbnail from an UNCOMMON locality - the Badiko District of Nigeria! Native tin is RARE worldwide and this is an excellent quality piece. This silver-gray, subhedral was collected in 1893 and for many years resided in the Sorbonne Collection in Paris (according to previous owner). John Saul, a collector of native elements who runs ruby mines in Kenya, executed a major trade with the Sorbonne and recently I ended up with this very RARE element specimen from this locality.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Native Tin: rare connoisseur’s mineral valued for bright metallic luster and tiny habit; Erzgebirge, Bohemia, and Yunnan localities boost collecting appeal and…Regional guide
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