Berthierite

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specimen
Berthierite
SpeciesSize
Comments
Details
ColorsBrown
Origin
Herja Mine, formerly Kisbanya, Maramures County, Romania
SizeMedium
Dimensions9.0 x 7.2 x 6.0 cm
Species
Description
A very large showy specimen of iridescent berthierite crystals, with a bit of attached matrix. This is a remarkable, large, and frankly quite attractive cluster for the species, which is an Iron Antimony Sulfide. I have seen many smaller ones over the years, but only a few of this stature.
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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