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RM3604   Bismuth

From a classic German locality and well-known collectors such as Joan Viñals and Emili Nicolau, belongs this specimen of native bismuth, weighing 293 g. We can see numerous indentations formed by tree-like bismuth crystals on its surface. A specimen with history, recommended for collectors of "gray" minerals.

Size: 7.2 x 4 x 2.8 cm.
Classic locality
Reserved
RM1870   Nickelskutterudite
NiAs₃
  -  2. Sulfides and sulfosalts

Solid cluster of intergrown nickelskutterudite (formerly called chloanthite) from the historic Schlema-Hartenstein District. Chloanthite is now regarded as an arsenic-deficient variety of nickelskutterudite or simply as a synonym for nickelskutterudite. Nowadays is very complicate find specimens of this size and quality. Complex crystals, bright, with faces... A piece highly valued by mineralogists. From the Type Locality. Formerly in the collection of Gerd Resag. Only for "deep & dark collectors".

Size: 11.5 x 8.8 x 3.6 cm.
Main crystal: 5 mm. aggr.
Found in ±1960.
Col. Gerd Resag (Germany)
Classic locality
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