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Talc ps. After Dolomite (Old German classic!)
- Johannes Mine, Gopfersgrun, Bavaria, Germany
- Miniature, 5.3 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 03/16/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/26/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Harder crystals become the softest?! A SUPERB specimen of a super-sharp, tan, talc pseudomorphs after dolomite rhombs. The largest rhomb is 1.4 cm. This fine OLD-TIMER is from a renowned locality for this RARE replacement - the Johannes Mine, Bavaria, Germany. The dolomite pseudos are so sharp, that they look man-made, but the beautiful patina is diagnostic, that it is, in fact, natural and not carved from a massive talc block. Seldom on the market in this quality, this is very old material. It once was called "steattite". Ex Mullane Collection and comes with two labels in German.