Genthelvite (rare) (large crystal) (ex Charlie Key Collection)

Item Description

Some of the finest examples of this beryllium zinc silicate are found at MSH, and this piece is a wonderful miniature representation featuring a very godo sized, slightly layered / hollow / skeletal tetrahedral soft yellow color crystal free of matrix. The piece looks like it could be almost be "floater" as I don't see a point of attachment, but it's not 100% complete either. A great example of this rare and desirable species from this prolific locality, especially with such a good sized crystal! It is now difficult to obtain specimens from this locality as collecting has been limited / reduced in recent years, so if you collect minerals from this world famous prolific locality, don't miss out on this attractive specimen. Valued at $650. From the collection of renowned mineral dealer, Charlie Key - the namesake for Keyite and Ludlockite.