Plumboan Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite (fl)
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Tarnowitzite is the familiar name for Plumboan (lead-rich) Aragonite. It is uncommon, with good crystals being known from under 20 localities worldwide. This hefty specimen from Morocco has well-developed crystals to 3 cm, clustered very nicely across the matrix. The cream-colored Tarnowitzites are actually two-toned, with lighter caps (a very desirable characteristic of good Tarnowitzite). The glistening luster adds greatly to the aesthetics of this fine Moroccan Tarnowitzite. Straw-yellow fluorescence. An important and rare specimen from old finds here in Morocco!
Product details
SpeciesAragonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 x 5.3 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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dramatic flos-ferri growths and pastel sprays; prized for sculptural forms, rarity of pristine pieces, and historic European localities.Regional guide
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