Pyrophyllite with Pyrophyllite pseudomorph after Andalusite, Gormanite, and Lazulite Staley Mine (Gerhardt Mine), Staley, Randolph Co., North Carolina 6.28cm x 4.53cm x 3.05cm Ex. Belmont Abbey College Collection (Belmont, North Carolina)

Description/Interesting Notes: A fantastic example of pyrophyllite after andalusite from North Carolina!!! This specimen is from a old, defunct locality!!! In addition to sprays of primary pyrophyllite this specimen hosts numerous andalusite crystals that have been completely replaced by pyrophyllite crystals!!! There are a few platy groups of dark bluish-gray gormanite and some tiny microcrystals of blue lazulite as well!!! These specimens are quite scarce indeed!!! We acquired this specimen along with a small group of pyrophyllite specimens from the collection of Belmont Abbey College that had been collected decades ago!!! I have posted a picture of the label that came with the specimens and this label WILL come with this specimen - as it is certainly the best one in the lot!!! This was the only specimen that was associated with other species and exhibited such sharp and numerous pseudomorphs!!! The pics hardly do this unique specimen justice!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED MONDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 3-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th!!! We are constantly acquiring new exciting specimens & old collections!!! BE THE FIRST TO FIND OUT WHAT'S NEW & CHECK OUT OUR Ebay "About Me" page!!! ALSO, CHECK BACK OFTEN BECAUSE WE WILL BE ADDING MORE UPDATES AND SPECIMENS IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS!!!

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