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Wollastonite (uncommon locale) Matioli Coll.
- Tranomaro-Maromby area, Amboasary Dist., Tulear Prov., Madagascar
- Small Cabinet, 5.1 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 03/26/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/02/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Wollastonite is a common mineral found in thermally metamorphosed siliceous carbonates, in the igneous rocks and as a skarn deposit. It is very uncommon on the market from the many deposits in Madagascar. This is a fairly sharp crystal of pearlescent, white blocky wollastonite from the Matioli Collection. Crystals of this size are uncommon worldwide. A must of for the species or locality collector.