Superb rich example of  komarovite, the rare  pink niobiosilicate of calcium and manganese ((Ca,Mn)(Nb,Ti)2[Si2O7](O,F)3 · 3.5H2O) has display face measuring 8 mm. x 6 mm. We acquired it from the micromount collection of the late Eb Bosworth of Pasadena, Maryland. It appears that Mr. Bosworth  never mounted it, as the specimen remains affixed with mineral tack to a black cardboard base within the clear two part European dealer style micromount display case in which Mr. Bosworth apparently puchased it in 1992.

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This specimen and all micromounts, require significant magnification to be appreciated and sometimes are too small to be seen with the naked eye.  The pertinent species, certainly when on matrix, often comprises but a small portion of the overall specimen. The micromounts offered for sale at this site have been photographed at between 10x and 50x and except where otherwise noted come mounted in lidded plastic boxes of various ages ranging in size from a little less to a little more than one cubic inch. We ship up to 6 micromounts in a 4 inch x 4 inch x 4 inch box. Usually, our micromounts come from old collections.  Identifications typically speak for themselves pursuant to labels that are usually original and affixed to the case bearing the specimen when we acquired it.Whenever these identifications are not immediately obvious, we research as much as possible relying on MINDAT and other sources,  and we will not sell specimens we are not convinced have been labeled accurately according to both species and locality.  Usually, the specimens are mounted with glue to a pedestal that's often fabricated from cork, wood, or plastic, which in turn has been glued to the bottom of the display case. Some specimens, however, are more simply mounted to the bottom of their cases with a plastic-based putty known as "Mineral Tack." Before we list and before shipping, we check to ascertain that each specimen is firmly mounted. When appropriate, we'll enclose a bit of toilet paper, batting or or very thin plastic wrap material inside the micromount case to help assure that the specimen remains firmly mounted during shipping. Even so, it's not impossible for a micromount  to become dislodged during shipping. Occasionally this damages the specimen, but usually not.  Should a specimen arrive damaged, we issue an immediate refund. Should a micromount specimen selling for more than $10.00 US arrive damaged we request that it be returned and will refund your payment and reimburse your shipping costs to return it.