{"product_id":"rare-fluorescent-carpathite-picacho-mine-san-benito-california-msr1043-105","title":"Rare Carpathite - California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Please make sure to right-click and print (or save) ID card located in the photo gallery for your records\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/id_029684d5-9487-48d4-a251-5e632328ecec_240x240.png?v=1794331728\" alt=\"Carpathite (also spelled karpatite) shown under UV light (all wavelengths; midwave, longwave, shortwave), the carpathite crystals fluoresce electric blue\" style=\"margin-right: 42.7051px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 42.7051px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpathite (also spelled karpatite) is a highly unique and incredibly rare hydrocarbon mineral. It is essentially a naturally occurring organic compound rather than a traditional inorganic rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn daylight, the carpathite crystals are a bright, attractive canary-yellow sprays or acicular needles on a matrix of sparkly, drusy quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/WLCu_8060507e-193f-4f8f-940c-a2f515e45f37_480x480.png?v=1794331730\" alt=\"a photo of bright yellow carpathite crystals in daylight\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Picacho Mine is known for yielding spectactular specimens such as these. Under UV light (all wavelengths; midwave, longwave, shortwave), the carpathite crystals fluoresce an electric-blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/swcu_07325d8e-78ba-4810-81fa-a0fac840ec60_480x480.png?v=1794331730\" alt=\"Carpathite (also spelled karpatite) shown under UV light (all wavelengths; midwave, longwave, shortwave), the carpathite crystals fluoresce electric blue\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular specimen is museum-grade; a rare, pristine, large specimen that contains high display value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx. Liebetrau Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen originates from the renowned collection of Albert M. “Al” and Suzanne “Sue” Liebetrau, who spent more than six decades assembling a world-class collection of fine minerals from around the globe. Particularly celebrated for their exceptional fluorescent minerals, the Liebetraus built what has been described as one of the great fluorescent mineral collections in the United States, with specimens selected for quality, rarity, aesthetics, and locality significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68150780002600,"sku":"MSR1043-105","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/lw_31e4f92f-be36-4f2e-afc6-c1232cc7099d.png?v=1794331730","url":"https:\/\/www.minershop.com\/products\/rare-fluorescent-carpathite-picacho-mine-san-benito-california-msr1043-105","provider":"MinerShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}