Cylindrite

Item Description

This is a showy and excellent specimen of one of the most unique species in all the mineral kingdom. Cylindrite is a lead, iron, tin, antimony sulfosalt that naturally forms in "cylinder" or "tube" shaped crystals, hence the name. This specimen is especially nice considering that there are striking crystal sprays on all sides. The impressive spray on the front has crystals to 3.0 cm. The mine at Poopo is the type locality for the species. A great opportunity for any collector to own a species rarely seen for sale in today's market.