Franzinite (rare - Type Locality) Vajdak Coll.

Case Collina, Pitigliano, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy
Miniature, 5.0 x 3.4 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 07/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/05/2012 6:32:16 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Franzinite is an ultra-rare complex silicate discovered in 1977 and this specimen is from the Type Locality in Italy. Pearly white microcrystal clusters are scattered on the vuggy pumice matrix along with yellow-green vesuvianite crystals. Seldom on the market. Ex Josef Vajdak Collection.

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