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Halotrichite viewBack to CONSIGNMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends December 29th

Almería, Andalusia, Spain
  • Starting Time:12/22/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:12/29/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:Miniature
  • Size Description:4.4 x 2.3 x 2.1 cm

Description:A cool Halotrichite specimen from Spain featuring hudreds of micro thin "needles" which are intergrown to create an interesting display piece. The piece actually has an orange color that is not often seen in this material. This species get its name from the Latin word "halotrichum," which in turn is from the older German name Haarsalz (hair salt).