$1,750Median
18Sold (12 mo)
$55Last sale
Alabandite
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Alabandite, a sulphide of manganese, is a very rare species worldwide and crystals were always considered exceptionally rare. In recent years two localities have upped the standard: Uchucchacua mine in Peru; and Merelani Hills in Tanzania. Both have produced exceptional crystals, but in quite different forms. Those from Uchucchacua mine are much more octahedral in shape and often display spinel-twinning. This miniature specimen from Uchucchacua mine displays particularly well-developed crystals of Alabandite forming an intergrown group of lustrous metallic dark grey colour, with twinning very apparent on one crystal, which reaches 2.5 cm across. The crystals sit upon a contrasting pale crystalline Rhodochrosite matrix.
Product details
SpeciesAlabandite, Rhodochrosite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.1 x 5.8 x 3.3 cm
Added on03/17/2025
LocalityPeru, Lima, Uchucchacua Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired 07/2026·Paid $1,250.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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