Newbeyrite (rare) (ex Josef Vajdak)

Skipton Caves, Mt. Widderin (Anderson's Hill), Skipton, Corangamite Shire, Victoria, Australia (Type Locality)
Toenail, 3.3 x 3.1 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 02/18/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/25/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A hard to find specimen of the rare magnesium phosphate, Newberyite from the type locality in Australia. Soft brown grey colored tabular blades form semi-"rosette" shaped aggregates. Good quality for the material, which dates back to 1879! This piece 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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