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Osmium var. Osmiridium from (Newjansk, Ekaterinberg), Ural Mountains, Russia

 
Osmium var. Osmiridium from (Newjansk, Ekaterinberg), Ural Mountains, Russia

Osmium var. Osmiridium from (Newjansk, Ekaterinberg), Ural Mountains, Russia

Osmium var. Osmiridium from (Newjansk, Ekaterinberg), Ural Mountains, Russia

Osmium var. Osmiridium from (Newjansk, Ekaterinberg), Ural Mountains, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 50820
Mineral:Osmium var. Osmiridium
Locality:(Newjansk, Ekaterinberg), Ural Mountains, Russia
Description:Acrylic magnifier-topped display box with 200+ flakes of osmiridium, the Ir-rich variety of osmium (or the Os-rich variety of iridium). If sold individually the flakes are worth $40 each. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #157
Overall Size:25x25x22 mm box
Crystals:2-4 mm flakes
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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