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Dolomite var. Taraspite
- Tarasp, Scuol (Schuls), Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland
- Miniature, 5.1 x 4.0 x 1.3 cm
- Start Time: 05/20/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/02/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
I had never heard of this material, which I looked up on MINDAT TO FIND: A variety of Dolomite. A banded, green sinter dolomite, owing its color to minor contents of nickel (0.1-0.3% NiO) and iron (0.75-6% FeO). The material is used for carving. Indeed, this is a very attractive slab, polished on one side.