{"product_id":"ottrelite-ex-belgian-museum-concrete-mineral-display","title":"Ottrélite (Ex Belgian Museum) | Concrete Mineral Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnchored to a custom, concrete base is a specimen showcasing dark green crystals of the rare Manganese silicate mineral Ottrélite from the Type Locality in Ottré, Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx Vandenbroucke Museum collection from Waregem, Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI cast the base with fresh, high strength concrete and set copper wire \"rebar\" into the concrete. The wire is securely anchoring the specimen to the base. This particular base was the one of the first attempts using concrete with larger aggregate. As my wife puts it - \"rocks on rocks.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concrete was then coated in a couple polymer clear coats to preserve the labels and provide longevity to the display. I have affixed soft felt pads to the base of the display to protect the base and any surface that it might be placed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOTTRÉLITE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType Locality: Ottré, Vielsalm, Luxembourg Province, Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormula: (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen dimensions: 3 × 2.5 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for viewing this special listing and feel free to reach out with any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TryggArt ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54290881872165,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5185\/7701\/files\/8BE5126D-3850-4324-831F-514468C08374.jpg?v=1793245727","url":"https:\/\/tryggart.com\/products\/ottrelite-ex-belgian-museum-concrete-mineral-display","provider":"TryggArt ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}