Cuproromeite (Partzite) (rare) (ex Josef Vajdak specimen)

Gilbert District, Esmeralda County, Nevada
Miniature, 3.8 x 3.6 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 09/03/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/10/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This rare calcium Antimonate / Antimonite was originally name Partzite in honor August Partz, but is no longer a valid species, and is instead a synonym for Cuproromeite. The piece features small olive green groups on host rock matrix. Best seen under the microscope, but we were able to photograph it with a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens. This is the only piece of this material that we've had to offer, and it comes with a classic label from Josef Vajdak / Pequa Rare Minerals, which immediately increases the value. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371

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