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Boulangerite (ex Josef Vajdak) (ex Czech National Museum)
- Vojtech Mine, Brezove Hory deposit, Pribram, Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Small Cabinet, 8.7 x 5.0 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 09/15/2016 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/22/2016 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Boulangerite is extremely rare from the famous mines at Pribram. This old-time, small cabinet specimen features minor metallic, hair-like needles of Boulangerite associated with brown Siderite crystals and Quartz. From the dealer inventory of Josef Vajdak, who is a noted Czech mineral expert. This ancient mine was opened as the Adalbert Mine in 1779, according to the label. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371 The piece also came out of the Czech National Museum in the 19th Century!! Valued at $750.