Arborescent Alabandite Crystals
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
This rare arborescent habit of crystallization was found in only one pocket at Broken Hill, and specimens are quite uncommon. This is an elegant, branching example of large crystals for the species. Formerly in the collection of Dr. Ed David. These were found in the 1960s on the 18th level of the mine, and that they are now considered to be pseudomorphs after the world's largest Rammelsbergite crystals. Joe Budd photos.
Locality
Zinc Corporation Mine, Broken Hill, Yancowinna County, New South Wales, Australia
Dimensions
13.5 x 5.0 x 3.4 cm.
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