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Molybdenite with Orthoclase, Quartz

Unknown Owner
Bright lustrous metallic crystals of molybdenite to almost 4.0 cm in size embedded up on a quartz matrix. In great condition and a fine hand sized example for the species from this famous locality. This was collected in the 1960s.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Molybdenite, OrthoclaseAbout Quartz →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.5 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on07/09/2025
Locality
Iceland, Eastern Region, Helgustadir Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$370.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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