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Marinellite (very rare) (ex Matioli)
- Sacrofano, Sacrofano Caldera, Rome Province, Latium, Italy (Type Locality)
- Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm
- Start Time: 12/10/2015 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/17/2015 7:03:09 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This rare tektosilicate was approved in 2003, and is named for Giorgio Marinelli (1922-1993), Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa. The crystals are found as anhedral grains, and this piece features some big crystals for the species on volcanic rock matrix. A great example of this very hard to find mineral from the type locality, From the collection of Paolo Matioli with a label from Rassano Carlini Minerals in Italy that states these are big crystals!
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