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Neotocite

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Neotocite

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Description
Locality: 
Gambatesa Mine, Reppia, Genova, Liguria, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3 × 3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Description

Globular translucid aggregates of honey Neotocite are scattered all atop this miniature, among colourless quartz.

Rare specie from one of the few Mn districts in Italy, belonged to the D. Respino collection, with label.

The piece also retains a previous label of the collector and dealer M. Ciuffardi, specialized in ligurian mineralogy.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Neotocite

Formula: 
(Mn,Fe,Mg)SiO3·H2O
Strunz: 
9.ED.20
Crystal System: 
Amorphous
Hardness: 
3.0 - 4.0
Colour: 
Brown Bronze or Black
Streak: 
Dark brown to black
Type Locality: 
Erik Ers Mine, Torsåker, Hofors, Gästrikland, Sweden

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Seller's terms and conditions

The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.