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Iridescent "Red Rum" Muscovite Mica Book -

Apatite - Almandine Garnet - Feldspar - Smokey Quartz

Cabinet Specimen

 Mitchell County, North Carolina

Specimen (center-mass) Measurements: 4" x 3.75" x 4"

Mica Book (center-mass) Visible Measurements: 2.5" x 2" x .9"

 2 lbs 8 oz

I am the miner of this material.

A very nice specimen to add to your collection!

Specific material description:  This specimen is superior for numerous reasons.  Firstly, the "red rum" muscovite mica book is large, clean and unfrayed.  When looking down through the "pages" of the book, it's as though you are peering into a glass of sparkling burgundy wine or red rum, which of course points to the origin of the common name that the locals use for this variety of muscovite mica.

Also, take note of the apatite crystal embedded in the muscovite mica book.  At this location, the apatite is a secondary mineral, and an elusive find when in its normal place of formation (the feldspar).  To find an apatite crystal formed in a mica book is an even rarer occurrence.  Obviously, when I was preparing this specimen, I did not want to peel any of the mica book apart to further expose the apatite crystal, so the view is "down crystal", and because of this, I am unsure of how long it is.

Additionally, you will find a fairly large area of iridescence (a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors) on the large "red rum" mica book.  I am unaware of why this phenomena has occurred on this particular location, but do know that I have not seen it in the past.

Rounding out the specimen, are a couple areas of medium-sized gemmy red almandine garnets, a scattering of smaller "red rum" muscovite mica books, as well as some clear deep brown smokey quartz.

Pictured is the exact specimen that you will receive in this offering.  When taking the pictures, I typically do so outdoors in direct sunlight, as well as in the shade.  My desire is to provide pictures that accurately reflect the specimen being sold.  Additionally, I do not manipulate the pictures in any way.