AMPHIBOLE GROUP var. BYSSOLITE, ALBITE


Specimen: #14880
Locality: Knappenwand, Knappenwand area, Untersulzbach valley, Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Austria
Size: 57mm x 46mm x 47mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Knappenwand is a world famous mineral locality for fine Epidote-Byssolite and this is an attractive Byssolite specimen. Very delicate clusters of dense, fibrous hair like Byssolite needles cover the base. Byssolite has rich dark green color and it is very sparkling. White Albite crystals add a nice accent. For references The Mineralogical Record, vol. 17, pp 167-181. In superb condition.

Knappenwand specimens are not common, always highly prized and this is a choice Byssolite piece!



AMPHIBOLE GROUP var. BYSSOLITE, ALBITE

AMPHIBOLE GROUP var. BYSSOLITE, ALBITE

AMPHIBOLE GROUP var. BYSSOLITE, ALBITE

AMPHIBOLE GROUP var. BYSSOLITE, ALBITE

AMPHIBOLE GROUP var. BYSSOLITE, ALBITE