Harmotome (fine classic crystals)

Item Description

An excellent small cabinet display specimen of the famous Harmotomes from the Strontian area in Scotland. The Bellsgroave Quarry has produced some of the finest examples of this obscure Zeolite species ever seen. The crystals on this specimen are notably sharp and lustrous with perfect monoclinic form and range from gemmy (the tiny ones certainly are close to being transparent) to slightly translucent. The largest crystal measures 1.5 cm at its longest dimension. This one is a real beauty for Harmotome with virtually no damage and excellent displayability.
Formerly in the collection of William ("Bill") Pinch (August 15, 1940 - April 1, 2017) of Rochester, New York. Bill was one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished mineral collectors / amateur mineralogist of the 20th century, and he was the namesake for the rare mercury oxyhalide species, Pinchite. The prestigious Pinch medal, which is typically awarded at the Tucson Gem And Mineral Show by the Mineralogical Association of Canada is also named in his honor. You can read his bio at the following link ( http://www.williampinch.com/about ).