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Coloradoite (rare) and Pyrite on Quartz
- Bessie G Mine, La Plata Co., Colorado
- Cabinet, 10.1 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 07/10/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/07/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Coloradoite is a rare mercury telluride named for the type localities which are in Colorado. It is found in hydrothermal, tellurium bearing precious metal veins. Crystals and platelets of grayish-black coloradoite, accented with brassy, microcrystalline pyrite richly cover the sculptural vein matrix of quartz. Very seldom will you see a coloradoite specimen in CABINET size quality and richness. Very rare on the market and a must for the locality and species collector. Valued at ??? We estimate at least $1000.