Wiserite (rare borate - Type Locality)

Gonzen Mine, Sargans, Alvier Group, St Gallen, Switzerland
Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 2.3 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 10/08/2016 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/13/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Wiserite is a very rare compound borate found in manganese ore deposits. This less well-known ancient Swiss Fe-Mn mine, abandoned in 1966, is the Type Locality. Specimen are RARE. This is extremely rich solid small cabinet lathe of silky luster, brownish-gray fibrous masses of the rarity. Ex Matioli Collection. VERY RARE on the market in this richness and size.

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