Chromian Clinochlore ("Kammererite") (ex Dr. Miguel Romero Collection)

Item Description

This material is now called Chromian Clinoclore (var: "Kammererite"). Years ago, it actually was a valid species, but most people still call it Kammererite regardless. This is one of those minerals that has one of the most unique colors in the mineral world. Maybe Roselite and Erythrite have similar color, but this amazing purplish-pink is one the most recognizable colors out there. This piece is a great overall specimen with sharp, lustrous, gemmy, rich purplish monoclinic crystals measuring up to 7 mm on matrix. The isolation of the bigger crytals really helps them to stand out, and it's rare to find pieces like this with singular crystals free standing on matrix like this. Beautiful up close, and one of the few pieces of this material that I've offered from this locality recently. Valued at $950. From the collection of Senator / Dr. Miguel Romero of Teuhuacan, Mexico (Collection #4670). For more information on this important collection, use the link to this free online copy of our 2008 book on his collection: http://www.irocks.com/e-book-romero/