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Ferberite
- Tasna mine, Rosario section of Cerro Tasna, Nor Chichas Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 3.4 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/25/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/01/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This species was sometimes previously referred to as "Wolframite", which was supposed to be an intermediary species between Ferberite and Hubnerite but has since been discredited. The piece features several superb, sharp, lustrous, aesthetic, tabular, jet-black crystals measuring up to 4.3 cm long forming a beautiful "flower"-like crystal group. The piece is great shape overall especially compared to the vast majority of specimens which are badly damaged. These Bolivian Ferberites are often underrated and stand up well against any other Ferberites from China or Panasqueira. This piece was from the famous find in 1999 at Tasna. This is a very impressive, and eye-catching display specimen of Ferberite from Bolivia. Valued at $650 retail.