A very rare example of crystalline nioboaeschynite-Ce from Canada!!! This rare species is known almost exclusively
as massive material, however this specimen is from a very small, one time find of very well crystallized nioboaeschynite-Ce
crystals!!! These are some the finest known examples of crystalline nioboaeschynite-Ce (basically the ONLY meaningful crystals)!!!
This specimen consists of a solid crystal of nioboaeschynite-Ce in association with a small amount of matrix!!!
The crystal has dark color with dark brownish highlights and
marked luster!!! There are no "complete" crystals of this material and this is a fantastic example of the species for this
extremely limited find!!! This material is from a recent find and it is my understanding only a very small amount of this
incredible material was recovered!!! This is my last remaining specimen so don't miss out!!! There is a lot more going on with this
specimen than the pics show!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
**We have just returned from the annual Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona!!! Be sure to stay tuned as we will be listing our exciting acquisitions throughout the next coming weeks!!!***