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Franckeite
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A sparkling cluster of floating silvery balls, like liquid metal, this is a 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm group of silvery spheres of this rare species, franckeite. Minor zinkenite is also present. From Luis Miguel Fernandez Burillo (Zaragoza, Spain) on February 1, 2015, in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Jeff Scovil. An exceptional rarity with a shape, a style, a color that all contribute something totally different to any significant thumbnail collection.
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SpeciesFranckeite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Oruro (Department), Itos Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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, a rare micaceous lead-tin-antimony sulfosalt, forms layered rosettes and curved plates; Bolivian origin and texture make it collectible.Regional guide
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