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Phosphosiderite and Barbosalite (Tony Nikischer Coll.)
- Bull Moose Mine, Custer, Custer Co., South Dakota
- Small Cabinet, 7.9 x 6.9 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 01/11/2013 12:00:00 am (CST)
- End Time: 01/17/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Metastrengite is a synonym for phsophosiderite, an uncommon iron phosphate. Two, interpenetrating, gemmy, salmon-pink crystals, 5 mm across are aesthetically set in the center of the sculptural matrix from the Bull Moose Mine, not the Tip Top Mine, as the Nickischer label states. The hefty piece also hosts barbosalite and an unknown. Ex Tony Nikischer Collection.