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Sarkinite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.2 × 0.8 × 1.2 cm
Description

This is a micro. FOV in the close-up photo is 2.0 x 1.9 mm. You will need 20-40X to view the xls.

I can not tell a lie. This is not a great specimen of sarkinite. There are dozens of xls, but they are very small and thin. The largest one (near the center of the first photo) is < ½ mm, and the color is more brown than any shade of red. Nonetheless, it is sarkinite, for which there are not too many known localities, and for which xls of any size are scarce. Plus, as a bonus, there are unidentified green-blue spheroids? Who could ask for anything more?

Weight 0.2 oz (including micro box). Single item (small box) shipping weight 2.2 oz. Outside the USA, this could be sent in a padded envelope for $7. Alternatively, it could be combined with other items up to a total weight < 4 oz for the same cost as this item alone.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sarkinite

Formula: 
Mn2+2(AsO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BB.15
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0
Type Locality: 
Harstigen Mine, Pajsberg, Persberg district, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden
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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.