Molybdophyllite with Hausmannite on Calcite
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A great miniature displaying abundant, pearly pink, cleavage aggregates of molybdophyllite with liberal amounts of disseminated, well-formed, <0.5 mm, black-gray, pseudo-octahedrons of hausmannite. Molybdophyllite is a rare and complex lead magnesium silicate-carbonate hydrate. This piece is from the Ramen workings, Langban mine, Filipstad, Varmland, Sweden. Ex. Paulo Matioli and Swedish Museum of Natural History collections with labels.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Hausmannite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on11/08/2024
LocalitySweden, Värmland County, Filipstad
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.Regional guide
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