Semseyite (FINE quality) (ex Franceso Bedogne Collection)

Item Description

A rich specimen of incredibly lustrous / splendent, metallic, deep grey color radial "sprays" of Semseyite set on matrix from the famous Herja Mine in Romania. The quality is excellent up close as the Semseyites are notably sharp and well-formed! This is a GOOD one for what it is folks, especially becuase the crystals are bright and distinct, and not dull and washed out like many I've seen from this locality. Valued at $1300. From the worldwide collection of famed Italian mineral collector, field collector and author, Francesco Bedogne of Sondrio, Italy (Collection #118) with another label from Renato and Adrianna Pagano. Bedogne wrote dozens of articles and several books about the mineralogy of Italian Alpine localities such as Val Bregaglia, Val Masino, Val Codera, Val Spluga, Valtellina and the famous Val Malenco. He was also the founder of the Valtellinese Mineralogical Institute.