Geocronite

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This would be a gorgeous metallic thumbnail no matter what it was made of; but it happens to be a superb example for this very rare species, featuring a sharp crystal of 2.1 cm perched on, and displayed as if on a natural pedestal, another geocronite below. The composition and geometry here is mesmerizing and Alex considered this to be among best of species for his taste, and certainly a competitive thumbnail specimen. Illustrated in: The Mineralogical Record, 2013; 44(3): 203. Ex. Jimmy Vacek Collection. Laszlo Kupi photo. Recently featured in the book, Refined Elegance (Mineralogical Record, Nov. 2022) on page 106.