Livingstonite (rare Hg, Sb sulfosalt)

Khaidarkan Sb-Hg deposit, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan
Miniature, 4.8 x 3.0 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 04/14/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/21/2016 6:38:19 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Livingstonite, a very rare Hg-Sb sulfosalt, is uncommon from this less well-known deposit. Dense columnar masses of bright, steel-metallic lathes cover both sides of this rich piece, which includes red cinnabar, an alteration product. Seldom on the market.

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