Haüyne (Hauynophire) Melfi, Mt. Vulture, Potenza Province, Basilicata, Italy 5.68cm x 3.03cm x 2.3cm Ex. Dr. Theodor Schuchardt (1824-1892)

Description/Interesting Notes: A very old example of "hauynophire" from Melfi!!! Hauynophire is essentially a combination of hauyne, melilite, leucite and nepheline!!! The dark, almost black colored crystals are understood to be hauyne crystals!!! The pics simply do not capture just how interesting this specimen is!!! This unique specimen retains an old label from the Schuchardt collection and dates to the 1860's!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY MARCH 5th!!! WE JUST RETURNED FROM THE TUCSON SHOW AND, IF YOU WANT TO SEE ALL THE NEW AND EXCITING SPECIMENS TUCSON HAD TO OFFER YOU MUST SEE OUR "Tucson Blog" via our Ebay "About Me" page!!! ALSO, CHECK BACK OFTEN BECAUSE WE WILL BE ADDING MORE UPDATES AND SPECIMENS IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS!!!

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