Josephinite (Awaruite) (rare alloy) Kay Robertson Coll.

Item Description

Josephinite is a synonym for Awaruite, a rare Ni-Fe alloy and is named after the Oregon county, where it was found. Awaruite is named for the Type Locality near Awarua Bay, New Zealand. These awaruite pebbles occur as alluvial riverworn detritus in several streams that originate and flow across the Josephine Peridotite. 4 grams mass. Ex Kay Robertson Collection # 7332 and acquired in San Mateo in 1974. Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record). Rare and seldom on the market material.