RARE MINERAL Hoernesite As miniature, Huercal-Overa Spain Ex. Fainberg Ex. Lazar

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RARE MINERAL Hoernesite As miniature, Huercal-Overa, Spain, Ex. FainbergHoernesite ~ Mg3(AsO4)2·8H2ODolomite ~ CaMg(CO3)2Cerro Minado Mines, Cuesta Alta, Huércal-Overa, Almiera Province, (Andalusia), SpainEx. Paul Lazar, #3801Ex. Arnold FainbergMeasures5.0 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm2 7/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/2"This is a fantastic miniature specimen with an excellent pedigree~! White to creamy white hued crystals of the rare Hoernesite (also spelled Hörnesite and Hornesite) formed over bubbly Dolomite . These are flattish prismatic transparent crystals. Magnification revealed these crystals formed in little spiky clusters. This is an exemplary specimen for several reasons, 1) this mineral is very difficult to find, 2) the crystals of this Arsenate are super, super rare, and 3) the pedigrees are impeccable~!!Hoernesite contains 14.73% Magnesium, 30.28% Arsenic plus Hydrogen and Oxygen. The Cerro Minado Mines are very old copper and cobalt mines that were operated in ancient times by the Phoenicians, and later by the Romans~!This specimen was in the collection of well-known scientist, Arnold Fainberg of Pennsylvania and later in the vast collection of Paul Lazar, also of Pennsylvania. Both of their labels are included with this specimen plus our yellow Nature's Window label that lists the minerals, location, chemical formula and pedigree.Note: Our labels are purposely larger than most sellers as they are specifically designed so you can add additional information on the lower portion and then slide the label under the specimen without obscuring the original data.Be sure to add me to your favorites list !====================~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~We sell at gem & mineral shows ...See Below for Our List of 2016 Gem & Mineral Shows~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ENJOY~!!Immediate Things For You To Know:** Shipping in U.S. is FREE for ALL items.** International Shipping is by weight of package to your country.International Buyers:You are responsible for paying all import duty, taxes, and fees which may be collected by your country when the parcel arrives. If the postal service of your country charges an additional fee you are also responsible for that. Please check with your country's customs and post office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Shipping ~~ F A S T S H I P P I N G* We normally ship 24-48 business hours after receiving payment.* We ship via First Class mail when possible for both Domestic and International.* We use Tracking Labels on our packages~!!* Each specimen is carefully wrapped to protect it for shipping.C O M B I N E D S H I P P I N G* When requested, we will keep an 'open box' for 14 days to combine shipping.Payment* Payments are expected immediately.* If you do not pay, we will file a complaint with eBay.Our Guarantee To You* Each sale has an accurate description plus sometimes extra information.* Each mineral specimen will have our yellow Nature's Window label that lists the mineral name(s), location, chemical formula(s) and pedigree (former owner name if known). Our labels are specifically designed to sit upright with the specimen sitting on the lower portion so it does not hide the information.* We continually add new items on eBay ~ you never know what we will have~!* All items have an unconditional Money Back Guarantee (Customer Pays Return Shipping).General Information about Our Items* Each sale contains just one of the many interesting items we have up for sale from several collections or from our Nature's Window inventory. * We hand-select each item that we think might be of interest to eBay members~! * Naturally, any item that comes directly from a collection or storage environment may be a bit dusty or be in need of light cleaning. * We will specify when we think cleaning will enhance an item.LabelsNote: Our labels are different than other sellers' labels. Ours are specifically designed to sit upright in a box or on a shelf with your specimen on it. You can add information on the bottom portion without obliterating the data!Information about emnronWe are mineral collectors first and sellers second. We have been involved in this hobby since our early years, before we even knew each other and we have been married 47 years~! Together we have been selling at Mineral Shows for over 60 years.From Ron: "What we sell reflects my personal tastes. I have collected minerals from classic locations in addition to rare minerals for my own collection for decades. I welcome questions on minerals and locations. I APPRAISE COLLECTIONS: Contact me if you are interested in having your collection appraised. I have been appraising mineral collections for over 25 years for estates, for insurance or personal knowledge. I give an honest evaluation of your minerals."From Emilie: "Our retail business, Nature's Window was one of the first east coast mineral dealers to sell rare minerals at shows. We offer a wide variety of mineral specimens to collectors - from beginner to advanced and have a large inventory of specimens of all sizes from micromounts to cabinet size. All our minerals come complete with a descriptive label in or on the box. Check us out weekly on eBay~!"Buy with us, emnron on eBay & Nature's Window at mineral shows. We have over 60 combined years of sincere dealings~! Our son Chris helps us at some shows.2016 MINERAL SHOWS ~March 12 & 13 ~ Clifton, New JerseyApril ~ Hellertown, PennsylvaniaApril ~ Lancaster, PennsylvaniaMay ~ Pittston, PennsylvaniaJune ~ Gilsum New Hampshire [Large White Canopy With Sides]September ~ Poughkeepsie, New YorkOctober 14, 15 & 16 ~ Warren, MichiganWho we are and how to reach us:We are emnron and proud to be in our 16th year on eBay and in our 33rd year selling minerals at Gem & Mineral Shows~!! We treat each and every one of our customers friendly and courteously. QUESTIONS? We are email-friendly! 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