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Cronstedtite (rare silicate)
- Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures Co., Romania
- Miniature, 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/09/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/19/2009 8:00:29 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Cronstedtite is a RARE iron silicate of the serpentine group. This VERY RICH and SHOWY little specimen is festooned with lustrous, black, trigonal crystals to 3 mm on a 3-dimensional crust of matrix. It is a rare occurrence to have such a rich coverage of cronstedtite, and this specimen displays very well. This is a classic rarity from the famous Herja Mine of Romania. Valued $400-500