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Astrophyllite (Tarnowski Coll.)
- Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast, Russia
- Cabinet, 11.1 x 8.0 x 7.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/08/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/15/2009 6:49:07 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A particularly fine CABINET specimen from this important locality on the Kola Peninsula of Russia with starburst-like radiating bundles of thick, brassy, metallic-foil-like, flat-laying crystals to 5.5 cm embedded on three sides of the matrix. Astrophyllite is a relatively uncommon titanium silicate found in nepheline syenites and alkali granites and this is an extremely fine and rich example of the species and locality. Ex Tarnowski Collection. Valued at $750