Glaucophane Rough- 756 g - (3)

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Three pieces of glaucofane meteorite in raw form from Pollone, Biella, Italy, with inclusions of fuchsite, rutile and pyrite, weighing 161 g, 171 g and 432 g and measuring 8.5 × 7 × 3.5 cm, 14 × 6 × 4 cm and 10 × 11 × 4.5 cm.

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On the banks of the Eremo stream in the village of Pollone there are large spherical nodules of these minerals embedded in Calcite. With hard work of acid etching the calcite dissolves and these aesthetic specimens remain. Lot: 3 pieces.

Exact measurements:
-161g 8.5x7x3.5
-171g 14x6x4
-432g 10x11x4.5

On the banks of the Eremo stream in the village of Pollone there are large spherical nodules of these minerals embedded in Calcite. With hard work of acid etching the calcite dissolves and these aesthetic specimens remain. Lot: 3 pieces.

Exact measurements:
-161g 8.5x7x3.5
-171g 14x6x4
-432g 10x11x4.5

Details

Number of objects
3
Main mineral
Glaucophane
Mineral form
Rough
Supplement
Fuchsite, Rutile, Pyrite
Weight
756 g
Origin (region/city)
Pollone, Biella
Country of origin
Italy
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Objects sold
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