Hsianghualite (extremely rare) (es Josef Vajdak)

Item Description

How often does one have the opportunity to purchase a piece of Hsianghualite? This mineral was discovered in 1958 at the Xianghualing (Hsianghualing) Mine, but specimens really have only been available on the market in the last few years. This ultra-rare calcium lithium beryllium silicate is only found in two places in the world, and good specimens are certainly rare. It gets its name is from a Chinese word for fragrant flower, and is actually a member of the Zeolite group! This piece features colorless to white modified isometric crsytals of Hsianghualite in/on host rock matrix. If you collect rarities, Zeolite species, or hard to find Chinese minerals, you can't afford to pass this one up. They're simply not available on the market. A good reference piece of this super rare material from China, and comes with a classic label from Josef Vajdak / Pequa Rare Minerals, which immediately increases the value. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371