Bournonite (ex Alfred Stevenson Collection)

Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 5.0 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 09/29/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/06/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A great association display specimen from Gard featuring classic, gun-metal color, sharp, eye-catching "cogwheel"-shaped groups Bournonite with reddish-brown Sphalerite on the side. No damage on the display side and beautiful for the material. These are classics from the largest lead-zinc deposit in France, dating back to Roman times! The largest crystal measures 1.1 cm. Valued at $950. Ex Alfred Stevenson Collection.

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