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Parisite (Montana!)
- Snowbird Mine, Alberton, Mineral Co., Montana
- Miniature, 4.4 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm
- Start Time: 03/08/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/15/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very rare, very large, sharply tapering, parisite crystal from the Snowbird Mine of Montana. This complete all-around, pristine, yellowish-brown crystal with numerous smaller crystals has moderate to flashy luster and classic pseudohexagonal form. Parisite is a rare, rare-earth carbonate and the Snowbird Mine is a rare earth pegmatite. OLD, seldom seen material, with most production in 1955-56. This is a superb, large specimen for the mine. Valued $750