Mineral Specimens with Mellite

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MD-121121 - Mellite - - Archived
Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary

miniature, 3.9 x 3.8 x 3.1 cm.
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Mellite from Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary [db_pics/mdpics/MD-121121a.jpg]

3.9 x 3.8 x 3.1 cm. A large, sharp, partially transparent, chocolate-brown mellite crystal. VERY UNCOMMON on the market, this is a very large and fine crystal of the unique, organic-based mineral mellite, most of which come from Hungary. This one has textbook tetragonal form and fine lustre.


MD-177554 - Mellite - - Archived
Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary

small cabinet, 6.4 x 4.7 x 4.1 cm.
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Mellite from Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary [db_pics/mdpics/MD-177554a.jpg]

6.4 x 4.7 x 4.1 cm. Mellite is actually an organic compound, a bizarre species indeed. It is an Aluminum mellitate (benzene hexacarboxylate) hydrate, a rare secondary mineral in lignite deposits. This is a fine example.


MD-177555 - Mellite - - Archived
Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary

miniature, 4.7 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm.
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Mellite from Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary [db_pics/mdpics/MD-177555a.jpg]

4.7 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm. Mellite is actually an organic compound, a bizarre species indeed. It is an Aluminium mellitate (benzene hexacarboxylate) hydrate, a rare secondary mineral in lignite deposits. This is a fine example.


MD-20130 - Mellite - - Archived
Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary

miniature, 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm
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Mellite from Csordakúti Mine, Bicske-Csordakút, Bicske-Zsámbéki Basin, Fejér Co., Hungary [db_pics/mdpics/MD-20130a.jpg]

Very uncommon on the market, this is a very large and fine crystal of the unique,organic-based mineral mellite, most of which come from Hungary . This one has textbook form and fine luster. There is contact on one tip and on the back, but a really good display face. You just do not see these for sale often! 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm


MD-242353 - Mellite - - Archived
Luschitz, Bílina (Bilin), Ústí Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm.
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Mellite from Luschitz, Bílina (Bilin), Ústí Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic [db_pics/mdpics/MD-242353a.jpg]
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Mellite from Luschitz, Bílina (Bilin), Ústí Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic [db_pics/mdpics/MD-242353b.jpg]

2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm. Mellite is a rare organic compound (aluminum mellitate {benzene hexacarboxylate} hydrate) that is only found in a handful of world localities. Typically, Mellite is found in brown or gray crystals, and to find a sharp, lustrous, yellow crystal like this is certainly rare. The crystal itself is superb quality, and complete on all sides. There are actually some small areas on this crystal that are gem quality. The piece comes from the Rich Kosnar Collection (specimen #512), and comes with one of Rich's signature hand-written collection labels.


MD-249216 - Mellite - - Archived
Tula, Tul'skaya Oblast', North-Western Region, Russia

thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm.
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Mellite from Tula, Tul'skaya Oblast', North-Western Region, Russia [db_pics/mdpics/MD-249216a.jpg]

1.7 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm. Mellite is a rare aluminum organic compound found in a few lignite coal deposits worldwide. This is a translucent, wax-yellow, well-formed, tetragonal crystal with sharp beveled edges. This highly representative, seldom available rarity is from the Carl Davis Collection and Tula, Russia. NOTE: This is not from the more common mellite lcoality in Europe, which has produced more specimens for the market. This is much rarer.


RARE08-2-69 - Mellite - $ 950
Csordakúti Mine, Fejer County, Hungary

small cabinet, 6.4 x 4.7 x 4.1 cm
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Mellite from Csordakúti Mine, Fejer County, Hungary [db_pics/pics/rare08-2-69c.jpg]
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Mellite from Csordakúti Mine, Fejer County, Hungary [db_pics/pics/rare08-2-69d.jpg]

Mellite is actually an ORGANIC COMPOUND, a bizarre species indeed! It is an Aluminium mellitate (benzene hexacarboxylate) hydrate, a rare secondary mineral in lignite deposits. Crystals of this quality are seldom seen and I think exclusively come from this small mine. My understanding (though I have no proof of this) is that most were mined prior to WWII and few have been found since. These particular specimens feature extremely sharp faces and are quite displayable (which is unusual - often they are broken or included too heavily by matrix).


RARE08-2-73 - Mellite - $ 750
Cxzordakut, Tatabanya, Hungary

miniature, 4.7 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm
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Mellite from Cxzordakut, Tatabanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/rare08-2-73b.jpg]

Mellite is actually an ORGANIC COMPOUND, a bizarre species indeed! It is an Aluminium mellitate (benzene hexacarboxylate) hydrate, a rare secondary mineral in lignite deposits. Crystals of this quality are seldom seen and I think exclusively come from this small mine. My understanding (though I have no proof of this) is that most were mined prior to WWII and few have been found since. These particular specimens feature extremely sharp faces and are quite displayable (which is unusual - often they are broken or included too heavily by matrix).



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