Description/Interesting Notes:
A rare, old time example of ilmenite var. washingtonite from NEW YORK CITY!!! This specimen consists of thin, platy crystals
of ilmenite var. washingtonite on a matrix of albite var. oligoclase!!! There also appears to be a small amount of
somewhat massive, greenish epidote in association as well!!! This specimen retains an old label from Frederick Braun!!! Braun
operated a shop on Crosby St. in New York City be between 1889 and 1894 and this specimen's old label dates to this time!!! Rare, old time
New York City specimens are quite scarce and highly sought after!!! Don't miss out!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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