HEDYPHANE
Specimen hey-2

Dims: 2.1x1.1x0.9" (5.3x2.7x2.3 cm)

Wt: 1.7 oz. (47.4g)

Harstigen, Sweden

This specimen contains two rare minerals. Most visible is a translucent brown crust of hedyphane, which covers much of one surface. Also present (visible on the broken surfaces) are hundreds of tiny crystals of brown pyrophanite - these are not visible without a loupe. The hedyphane has a resinous luster, and the crystals are nearly transparent. There is no indication of crystal form.

Dims: 1.19x0.74x0.25" (3.01x1.87x0.63cm)

Wt: 14.3ct (2.86g)

Langban, Sweden

This thumbnail specimen might be mostly hedyphane in the form of a granular mass of redish-brown crystals. On the surface, some of the crystals are large enough to show a hint of violet and a greasy luster, at least iwth the aid of a loupe.