Magnetite, Adularia

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Magnetite, Adularia
SpeciesSize
MagnetiteMiniature
Comments
Details
ColorsBlack
Origin
Binn Valley, Wallis (Valais), Switzerland
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
Species
Description
This superb crystal is lustrous and razor sharp (and 1.7 cm long); as good a Magnetite as you can reasonably hope to find. The crystal is complete all around save for a contact on the backside, and is definitely of competition quality! Alpine magnetites of this quality are highly desirable, extremely rare, and valued very highly in Europe. For a thumbnail, it is particularly well-balanced aesthetically. Add in the associations and matrix, and you have a fantastic specimen here. 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

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