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Osumilite (ex Van Tichelen Collection)
- Funtanafigu Quarry, Marrubiu, Mt. Arci, Oristano Province, Sardinia, Italy
- Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 04/30/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/07/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic specimen of the complex potassium sodium iron magnesium aluminum silicate, Osumilite from the Funtanafigu Quarry. The crystals are very thin hexagonal "wafers" with an unusual orange ochre coloration. Typically, Osumilite is a dark black-blue color, but I have seen crystals with this orange hue, so it's not unheard of. If you're a species collector, or if you like European rarities, don't miss out on this hard to find specimen. Ex Wouter Van Tichelen Collection, formerly from the collection of Luca Bertelli.