Melanophlogite (rare silicate w/ organics!)

Fortullino, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Miniature, 4.8 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 06/10/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/17/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Melanophlogite is a rare silicate with organic constituents. Glassy, transparent, droplet-looking melanophologite spheroids to 3 mm, with yellow interiors are scattered on the matrix of this piece from Italy. Very unusual and rare material.

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