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Pyroaurite (Type Locality) and Pyrochroite (Feinglos Coll.) viewBack to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4

Langban, Filipstad, Varmland, Sweden
  • 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:9.6 x 7.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Pearlescent, tan blades of pyroaurite are RICHLY scattered amongst black pyrochroite crystals on calcite matrix on this showy and excellent combination specimen from the world-famous Langban deposit. Pyroaurite is a rare hydrated magnesium, iron carbonate and Langban is the Type Locality. This is a very rich example of pyroaurite in combination from the Dr. Mark Feinglos Collection, a noted rarities collector.