Ferberite

Item Description

Ferberites from Bolivia were 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, aesthetic, tabular, jet-black crystals metallic silvery-grey Arsenopyrite, light golden color Marcasite, colorless Quartz crystals and what I believe to be white Apatite crystals. The piece is good shape overall, even with some damage on the back, but especially better when compared to the vast majority of specimens which are badly damaged from Tasna. 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 an attractive and eye-catching display specimen of Ferberite from Bolivia. Valued at $500 retail.