Ankerite Crystal on matrix - Height: 32 mm - Width: 43 mm- 36.45 g - (1)

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Ankerita on Siderite meteorite from Coscuez Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá, Colombia; crystal form on matrix, weight 36.45 g, dimensions 32 × 43 × 36 mm.

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A piece of historic rarity due to its exceptional provenance (Colombia), making it very difficult to find on the international market. The specimen is a paragenetic association of Ankerita (a rhombohedral carbonate) on Siderita. The Siderita matrix exhibits a singular lamellar or scaly morphology, descriptively known as 'dragon skin,' creating an unmistakable textured surface. The aesthetic appeal and compositional value lie in the contrast of architectural habit: a cluster of white Ankerita crystals projects in vertical, sculptural growth axes, emerging dominantly over the highly textured horizontal base of the Siderita. The entire specimen is in pristine condition.

A piece of historic rarity due to its exceptional provenance (Colombia), making it very difficult to find on the international market. The specimen is a paragenetic association of Ankerita (a rhombohedral carbonate) on Siderita. The Siderita matrix exhibits a singular lamellar or scaly morphology, descriptively known as 'dragon skin,' creating an unmistakable textured surface. The aesthetic appeal and compositional value lie in the contrast of architectural habit: a cluster of white Ankerita crystals projects in vertical, sculptural growth axes, emerging dominantly over the highly textured horizontal base of the Siderita. The entire specimen is in pristine condition.

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Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Ankerite
Mineral Form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
SSA
Weight
36.45 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Coscuez Western Emerald Belt, Boyacá
Country of Origin
Colombia
Height
32 mm
Width
43 mm
Depth
36 mm
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