Bloedite

Item Description

Bloedite is a rare hydrated sulfate found in oceanic and lacustrine salt deposits and in nitrate deposits in arid regions. This pristine, doubly terminated, dark gray, floater crystal is lustrous, transparent to translucent and has very sharp faces and edges. The terminations and habit are fascinating and attractive. Excellent material from the famous Soda Lake of California. NOTE: these need to be kept in a box, a bag, or painted every few years with mineral oil so they do not dry out, or they will decay. Not suitable for hot humid environments - they like the desert and dry air! From the extensive collection of Bob Reynolds, who cherished both minerals and fossils as he collected. Bob is a prolific author and has had several curating positions in museums. Previously in the Al Ordway collection, this is a superb, large miniature of the rare species.