Filipstadite

Black massive with romeite in matrix
Origin: Långban, Värmland, Sweden (type locality)
Sample size: micromount
 
Black massive filipstadite with katoptrite; sawn rock section
Origin: Jakobsberg, Nordmark, Värmland, Sweden
Sample size: 2.2 x 2.5 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

  
Black, metallic crystals to about 0.5 mm throughout matrix associated with minor yellow-brown romeite.
Origin: Långban mine, Varmland, Sweden (type locality)
Ex. Grenier Collection
Sample size: 6 x 5 x 3 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

  
Grayish-black tiny masses of filipstadite wtih minor calcite and biotite
Origin: Jakobsberg mine, Nordmark, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden
Sample size: 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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