RASPITE AND STOLZITE – BROKEN HILL
$280.00
For sale is a raspite and stolzite from Proprietary mine, Broken Hill, NSW. This ultra rare combo can be considered a Broken Hill classic. Raspite is a rare lead tungstate that was first found at Broken Hill, making this the type locality (circa early 1900s). This features elongated raspite crystals, an orange brown color, a smattering of small yellow stolzite crystals. There is a twinned raspite crystal in the main group, this is uncommon, particularly with such a share form, see pics. Ex Jim Sharpe collection. Please remember our prices are in Australian.
Product Description
For sale is a raspite and stolzite from Proprietary mine, Broken Hill, NSW. This ultra rare combo can be considered a Broken Hill classic. Raspite is a rare lead tungstate that was first found at Broken Hill, making this the type locality (circa early 1900s). This features elongated raspite crystals, an orange brown color, a smattering of small yellow stolzite crystals. There is a twinned raspite crystal in the main group, this is uncommon, particularly with such a share form, see pics. Ex Jim Sharpe collection. Please remember our prices are in Australian. Please note SIZE of this specimen.
PROPRIETARY MINE, BROKEN HILL, NSW.
15 x 10 x 4mm.
