Description: Carrollite got its name from where it was discovered - Carroll County in Maryland, USA. The mineral is found in hydrothermal deposits and is often associated with a number of other minerals such as Pyrite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, and many others. The most beautiful of its octahedral crystals come from the mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Origin - CongoWeight - 95.20 ct Dimensions - 25 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm Carrollite can be used as a cobalt ore. Its crystals have a bright, silvery, metallic color and finish which rarely tarnishes, which makes them attractive to, and fairly popular with, mineral collectors. Physical PropertiesCrystal System-Isometric, Colours-Bright silver, Luster-Metallic, Diaphaneity-Opaque, Magnetic-Non-magnetic, Streak-Gray black,Hardness- 4.5-5.5, Tenacity-BrittleFracture-Conchoidal, Uneven, SubconchoidalDensity- 4.83 g/cm3 avaloncrystal.com An aesthetic single octahedron crystal with great symmetry and silvery lustre is a good example of the species with small calcite crystals attached all around. This is a rare copper cobalt with nickel. Carrollite from this region are the best in the world and highly sought after.
Price: 140 GBP
Location: Crewkerne
End Time: 2025-01-22T23:54:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25.02 GBP
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Sub-Type: Carrollite
Type: Minerals/ Crystals
Shape: Natural
Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Finish: Unpolished
