This specimen features white to light yellow radial sprays of bladed Klebelsbergite crystals, accompanied by stibnite, kermesite, and traces of sulfur. Klebelsbergite is a rare secondary mineral found in antimony deposits, forming as a result of the alteration of primary antimony minerals. This particular piece comes from the Pereta Mine, named after the nearby village of Pereta, an abandoned antimony mine known for producing fine specimens of this rare mineral. Several open pockets reveal microcrystals of Klebelsbergite, making this specimen from the type locality particularly significant. The matrix is rich with stibnite, adding to its mineralogical value.
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