Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic example of alabandite with rhodochrosite from the recent find Peru!!!
Examples of crystalline alabandite are extremely rare and these specimens from Peru
represent the absolute pinnacle of the species!!! This specimen hosts several sharp,
complex crystals of alabandite prominently perched on matrix and in association with
some pink rhodochrosite!!! The main crystal
exhibits the characteristic twinning seen in some of these incredible crystals!!!
This is fantastic example of alabandite from this extraordinary find!!! The pics
don't even come close to doing this rare specimen justice!!! Must be seen in
person to be fully appreciated!!! It is my understanding that the small zone
that contained this material has already been exhausted and it appears that
what little material was already on the market has all but disappeared!!! No
doubt this material is a future classic!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!