Detailed information
Species
Nadorite, Tripuhyite
Dimensions
43 x 35 x 19
mm
Weight
46 g
Locality
Nador N'Bails Mine, Djebel Nador Guelma, Constantine Province Algeria
Condition
No recorded repairs
An incredible miniature specimen of crystallized Nadorite from the Type Locality at Nador N'Bails Mine, Djebel Nador, Guelma, Constantine Province, Algeria. Nearly half of the display surface is coated in dark brown, bright, razor sharp bladed Nadorite crystals lining an open cavity (2 x 3 cm at its widest points). The bladed Nadorite crystals might only be 2 to 3 mm wide, but are remarkable in their quality, especially when it is realised that this specimen has passed through over five collections including that of Jean Béhier (1903-1965) with his label. Associated with the Nadorite is a micaceous pale yellow mineral which is recorded as Tripuhyite.