Alabandite (Soregaroli Coll.)

Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Prov., Lima Dept., Peru
Miniature, 3.3 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm
Start Time: 12/21/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/30/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Well-defined, moderately lustrous, charcoal-gray alabandite cuboctahedrons form a very showy and excellent specimen from this famous locale. Alabandite is uncommon Mn-sulfide. The impressive large 1.8 cm crystal is a rare spinel-twin. Choice and pristine material from the Art Soregaroli Collection.

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