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Ferberite ps. After Scheelite (rare) ex Avella viewBack to SPECIAL PRE-TUCSON LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Jan 26, 2012

Otome mine, Kofu City, Chubu region, Honshu Island, Japan
  • Starting Time:1/20/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/26/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:2.4 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm
  • Size Description:Thumbnail

Description:A rare, old-time thumbnail pseudomorph from this ancient mine, which is the original "Japan-law" twin locality. Lustrous dark gray ferberite replaces a sharp, complete-around, stepped-growth, scheelite crystal. Also known as "Reinite", another name for this pseudomorph varietal. Rare in this sharp, single crystal quality.