Arsenopyrite, Wolframite, Sphalerite, and Quartz

Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet, 6.7 x 5.0 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 08/06/2020 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/13/2020 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Winning Bid: $266
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Item Description

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Looking at this very impressive combination specimen, one is immediately drawn to the flowerlike cluster of intergrown Arsenopyrite crystals (up to 2.4 cm) that sits astride the elongated Wolframite crystal. The color and luster of the Arsenopyrites are quite good, and they provide an attractive complement to the Wolframite, Sphalerites, and Quartz crystals. Aesthetic, this excellent small cabinet piece has a special look to it. Truly fine arsenopyrite, displayed in such sharp crystals, was actually uncommon compared to bigger, more lumpy crystals at this location, and is a classic from the 1990s. valued $500-750. It is difficult to see in flat photos, but this is highly sculptural and bright

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$266 08/13/2020 6:24:51 pm (CDT)
$256 08/13/2020 6:24:50 pm (CDT)
$236 08/13/2020 5:17:16 pm (CDT)
$226 08/13/2020 5:17:03 pm (CDT)
$223 08/13/2020 5:17:03 pm (CDT)
$187 08/13/2020 2:18:21 pm (CDT)
$177 08/13/2020 2:17:53 pm (CDT)
$167 08/13/2020 2:17:53 pm (CDT)
$142 08/13/2020 1:37:56 pm (CDT)
$132 08/13/2020 7:42:03 am (CDT)
$122 08/13/2020 7:41:52 am (CDT)
$116 08/13/2020 7:41:52 am (CDT)
$90 08/12/2020 12:13:37 pm (CDT)
$80 * 08/11/2020 10:11:04 pm (CDT)
$80 * 08/11/2020 10:11:04 pm (CDT)
$70 08/08/2020 8:12:32 pm (CDT)
$60 08/08/2020 6:30:31 pm (CDT)
$55 08/08/2020 6:30:30 pm (CDT)
$40 08/08/2020 5:16:55 pm (CDT)
$35 08/08/2020 4:35:11 pm (CDT)
$30 * 08/08/2020 4:35:03 pm (CDT)
$30 * 08/08/2020 4:35:03 pm (CDT)
$25 08/07/2020 9:00:23 pm (CDT)
$20 08/07/2020 3:18:50 pm (CDT)
$15 08/06/2020 9:23:18 pm (CDT)
$10 08/06/2020 9:23:07 pm (CDT)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.