Ferro-actinolite, Hematite & Biotite (RARE and RARE locale) Matioli Coll.

Adamellite outcrop, Nkambe, North-West Region, Cameroon
Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 8.3 x 7.4 cm
Start Time: 02/27/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/03/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

An extreme combination rarity from this extremely rare locale in the West Africa country of Cameroon and the Matioli Collection. Beautifully chatoyant sprays of green ferro-actinolite lathes, to about 4.0 cm, cover all sides of the hefty blocky piece, that includes specular hematite (ilmenite?) and biotite. This specimen may be unique from this locale. Mass is 793 grams or over 1.7 pounds. Value???

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