Barite (classic antique) (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Mined: circa late 1700s - early 1800s - ex Narodni Museum Collection in Prague. From the collection of Rich Kosnar who obtained the piece in trade from a Czech friend that brought it out during the 1980s. A great specimen from an uncommon locality. It is filled with sharp, lustrous, gemmy sword-shaped crystals on minor matrx. A beautiful bluish color can be seen in good light, reminiscent of English specimens. Minor damage to some of the crystals, but still really good shape overall. Valued at $375, and almost impossible to find in this market.