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Peretaite & Klebelsbergite (both RARE) on Stibnite viewBack to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4

Pereta Mine, Scansano, Grosseto Prov., Tuscany, Italy
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 01:30:00 AM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:2.7 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm
  • Size Description:Thumbnail

Description:Two, ultra-rare and very rare, antimony sulfates are found in a rich vug between mirror-bright stibnite blades on this excellent combination thumbnail from the Type Locality for peretaite - the Pereta Mine in Tuscany, Italy. Sprays of tabular peretaite blades and sprays of acicular klebelsbergite crystals fill the vug. The label from noted rarities dealer, Gunnar Farber, also indicates stibiconite and kermesite crystals on this fine combination specimen.