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Ferberite ps. After Scheelite (rare) ex Avella
- Otome mine, Kofu City, Chubu region, Honshu Island, Japan
- Thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 01/20/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A rare, old-time thumbnail pseudomorph from this ancient mine, which is the original "Japan-law" twin locality. Lustrous dark gray ferberite replaces a sharp, complete-around, stepped-growth, scheelite crystal. Also known as "Reinite", another name for this pseudomorph varietal. Rare in this sharp, single crystal quality.