ALABANDITE (Ref: 21505)
Merelani Hills (Mererani), Lelatema Mts, Arusha Region, Tanzania
27mm x 27mm x 25mm
$160
A fine alabandite crystal from the famous Merelani Hills, Tanzania. Alabandite is a rare manganese sulfide and Merelani Hills has produced among the finest examples for the species. It displays a sharp octahedral crystal. It is dark silvery-grey, with reddish coating and matt. Some prismatic green crystals, probably diopside, are seen at the base. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 45, # 4, July-August 2014. Some contacts. On acrylic base., Superb alabandite!Data last checked on 22nd Feb 2025 - specimen may no longer be available
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