Nepouite (rare Ni-silicate)

Loma Peguera, Monsenor Nouel Prov., Dominican Republic
Miniature, 4.8 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm
Start Time: 04/07/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/11/2013 6:42:23 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Nepouite is a rare Ni-Mg silicate and is a member of the Serpentine Group. This colorful specimen consists mostly of neon green, botryoidal crusts associated with sparkling, minute clusters of quartz crystals. It's a rare, pretty nickel mineral and is from a neat, obscure locale. Very rare on the market from this locale. Valued at $600.

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