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Phosgenite

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A substantial crystal of Phosgenite from the Monteponi mine in Sardinia, Italy, with an old Arthur Kusche of Munich pre-1824? Label. Areas of the Phosgenite crystal are gemmy to a translucent pastel brown with a fine lustre to the faces and a boot-like appearance to the specimen. The Phosgenite is formed on a compacted granular crystalline Cerussite matrix. A classic old-time specimen of Phosgenite from Monteponi.

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SpeciesPhosgenite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.3 x 5.9 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityItaly, Sardinia, Carbonia-Iglesias Province
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Phosgenite from Carbonia-Iglesias Province
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Carbonia-Iglesias Province
A collector's guide to Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Italy: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 60 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.