Monohydrocalcite (ex Josef Vajdak)

Vrancice, Pribram, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm
Start Time: 08/20/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/27/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A rare specimen of the hydrated calcium carbonate, Monohydrocalcite, from the famous Pribram region - most likely from the Alexander Shaft. Originally, this species was discovered at Issyk Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan in 1959 and was named after its chemical composition. This is a good example of Monohydrocalcite featuring the typically pale blue-green radial groups on matrix that are well documented from this locality. This is one of only a handful of pieces of this species that we've seen, and comes with a classic label from Josef Vajdak / Pequa Rare Minerals, which immediately increases the value. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371

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