Aragonite in basalt geode - Curebourse, Cantal volcanoes, Auvergne, France - Height: 3.5 cm - Width: 2.0 cm- 2 g
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This aragonite specimen from a basalt geode comes from Curebourse in the Cantal volcanoes, Auvergne, France.
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Here is a sharp spray of aragonite, featuring acute crystals with tapered terminations!
A nice specimen from Curebourse, located in the ancient lava flows of the Monts Dore volcanoes.
Ex coll. Bac.
Jean-Pierre Bac was a highly active regional field prospector in the departments of Cantal, Aveyron, and Lot from the 1970s through the 2010s.
He became a specialist of Curebourse and Enguialès, having developed a close relationship with the family who owned the latter mine. Several specimens from his Curebourse collection were illustrated and published in Le Règne Minéral (1999, issue 29). He also made several remarkable and unusual discoveries in a quarry near Miécaze.
Another part of his collection consisted of carefully selected international specimens acquired from French mineral dealers during that period.
Ex. J.P. Bac (France)
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
Translated by Google TranslateWatch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1176936167/d36201fe19
Here is a sharp spray of aragonite, featuring acute crystals with tapered terminations!
A nice specimen from Curebourse, located in the ancient lava flows of the Monts Dore volcanoes.
Ex coll. Bac.
Jean-Pierre Bac was a highly active regional field prospector in the departments of Cantal, Aveyron, and Lot from the 1970s through the 2010s.
He became a specialist of Curebourse and Enguialès, having developed a close relationship with the family who owned the latter mine. Several specimens from his Curebourse collection were illustrated and published in Le Règne Minéral (1999, issue 29). He also made several remarkable and unusual discoveries in a quarry near Miécaze.
Another part of his collection consisted of carefully selected international specimens acquired from French mineral dealers during that period.
Ex. J.P. Bac (France)
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Main mineral
Aragonite in basalt geode
Mineral form
- Curebourse, Cantal volcanoes, Auvergne, France
Weight
2 g
Origin (region/city)
Curebourse, Cantal volcanoes, Auvergne
Country of origin
France
Height
3.5 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
1.3 cm
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