Ferroaxinite on matrix (Ex. Currier Coll.)

Item Description

This specimen is part of the 2021 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!

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This is a very fine example of one of the great Russian classic mineral finds, from the Alpine-style deposits of the Ural Mountains in the 1980s and 1990s. This specimen features a superb, sharp, pristine major crystal of 4 cm from tip to tip, perfectly perched in a cluster on matrix (some smaller crystals have damage, but not the major one). This is a gemmy crystal with the best color, and a nice internal amber-brown sparkle and brightness to it when backlit. Specimens in this quality and condition are quite rare. Rock loved Russian minerals and had an important suite in the collection, mostly obtained in the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock was also one of our early Symposium speakers, in 2012, on his travels to Russia and in particular to Dalnegorsk. Valued $1500-2500 depending on if it can be appreciated from the photos. Donated to the Symposium Auction by the Currier Collection/Currier Estate