Peretaite & Klebelsbergite (both RARE) on Stibnite

Pereta Mine, Scansano, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 03/01/2010 1:30:00 am (CST)
End Time: 03/04/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Two, ultra-rare and very rare, antimony sulfates are found in a rich vug between mirror-bright stibnite blades on this excellent combination thumbnail from the Type Locality for peretaite - the Pereta Mine in Tuscany, Italy. Sprays of tabular peretaite blades and sprays of acicular klebelsbergite crystals fill the vug. The label from noted rarities dealer, Gunnar Farber, also indicates stibiconite and kermesite crystals on this fine combination specimen.

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