Mineral Specimen #6729 Nezilovite and Phlogopite in Quartzite
Kalugeri Hill, Babuna Valley, Jakupica Mountains, Nezilovo, Veles, North Macedonia
Type Location
4.9 x 3.3 x 1.3 cm
1.9 x 1.3 x 0.5 in
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PbZn2Mn4+2Fe3+8O19
Nezilovite is a very rare complex oxide which has only been found at this one location. It is present as small black crystalline masses within a sandstone/quartzite matrix. Also present, are small, dark brown Phlogopite crystals.
Condition: Composed of massive material.
Flaws: The surfaces of the Nezilovite area cleavage planes.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Europe | Oxides and Hydroxides | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars