Bournonite with Sphalerite (ex Herb Obodda Collection)

Les Malines District, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Miniature, 4.2 x 2.7 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 07/07/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/14/2016 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! From the personal collection of Herb Obodda (not dealer stock) and valued at $950.

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