Baryte with Realgar inclusions ex Jack Halpern

Item Description

Baryte colored red by minute inclusions of Realgar is one of those unique classics from the Cavnic deposit, that is not seen fro manywhere else. These are old, rare specimens today (i believe they came out before 2000 and not since in any quality). Jack bought this in the 1990s from dealer Herb Obodda, and it is one of the better examples I ahve seen, as it is a perfect cluster 360 degrees around, with good size, great aesthetics like red waves , and in excellent condition. It is complete except only small contacts around the lower edges as displayed horizontally. The surface is rolling and 3-dimensional, very beautiful and very evenly colored. Specimens like this are few and far between today. it should be easily valued $5000-7500. Jack paid $1500 for it in the 1990s (Obodda label accompanies). This is a special discovery, and unique in the world so far as we know. They look more like vanadinite, than Baryte!