Miserite (incredibly rare) (fluorescent)

Item Description

Miserite is an incredibly rare potassium, calcium, rare earth silicate mineral, which has only found in just over a dozen localities worldwide. Dedicated rarities collectors along with fluorescent mineral collectors are always looking for specimens from the type locality in Arkansas, the North Wilson Pit. This impressive large cabinet piece is a stellar example of this almost impossible to find material, and features soft purplish-pink Miserite which is associated with acicular grey-white crystals of Wollastonite and a slight amount of black Aegirine. At first glance, you might think this is massive material, but under magnification you can see that there are actual crystal faces (!) here and there, making it much more desirable than a simple "chunk" of Miserite. I will reiterate that this species is one of the more sought after fluorescent minerals from any US locality, as the Miserite displays a pleasing yellow hue under SW UV light. If you collect minerals from the type locality, fluorescent species or rarities, this piece fits ALL THREE categories, along with the provenance of coming from one of the most well-known figures in the history of Arkansas minerals. Valued $2,500 for the impressive size, fine quality and significant scarcity on the market.
From the collection of Henry de Linde (March 21, 1923 – April 4, 2019) of Hot Spring, Arkansas. Henry was one of the most prominent figures in the history of Arkansas mining and mineral collecting. Along with being a miner, mineral collector and an amateur mineralogist, de Linde was one of the founders of the Coon Creek Association mineral club. He was the owner of several key localities in Arkansas including the Diamond Jo Quarry (on the south rim of Magnet Cove), the type locality for Delindeite, which was named in his honor in 1987.