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Irhtemite (rare) with Vladimirite and Calcite
- Ightem Mine (Irhtem Mine), Ightem, Bou Azzer, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco (Type Locality for Irhtemite)
- Miniature, 4.3 x 3.6 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 10/15/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/22/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Irhtemite is a very rare hydrated calcium magnesium arsenate only found in a few places in the world. This piece is from the Type Locality, which is also the namesake for the species, the Irthem (Igthem) Mine. This piece features small stark white acicular needles of Irthemite associated with similar looking white needles of the rare hydrated calcium arsenate, Vladimirite plus Calcite on matrix. Ex Paolo Matioli Collection, and incredibly rare to find on the market.
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