Ferberite

FerberiteA classic V shaped twin (twinned along the {100} face) of Ferberite from the famous Tasna mine in far southern Bolivia. This locality has produced what must be the finest twinned Ferberite crystals extant. Ferberite, as a species, is not known in well crystallized examples worldwide, and the twins from Tasna are a favorite among collectors. This twin is a great example of the material as it shows a fairly open twin, with aesthetic form. Along with the

Specimen # BOL711B174

Please keep in mind that this mineral typically forms in very thin needles that create radiating aggregates

Specimen # BOL711B135

The piece is NOT repaired

These days

“sword”-shaped crystal with a beautiful termination with golden Siderite and aesthetically flaring off Pyrite matrix

This piece is complete on all sides

They came out of the ground in 2002 and are some of the most distinctive and excellent quality Barites that I have seen from Bolivia

sharpness and the fact that there are TWO distinct twinning habits on the same specimen

gemmy Quartz crystal matrix

cream-colored Stilbite

This is a first-rate Zinkenite specimen