Cylindrite (rare - Type Locality) Shields Flynn Coll.

Santa Cruz Mine, Poopó, Poopó Province, Oruro, Bolivia
Miniature, 3.4 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 07/28/2022 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/04/2022 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $65

Item Description

Certainly one of the most unique species in the Mineral Kingdom with the "cylinder" or "tube" shape, cylindrite is unique in the mineral world. Impressive, sculptural and rich solid 270-degree miniature of the rare Pb-Fe-Sn-Sb sulfosalt Cylindrite from the well-known Type Locality - the Santa Cruz Mine at Poopo, Bolivia. The lustrous, metallic-gray crystals reach about 2.5 cm. Excellent, rich and showy material from the Shields Flynn Collection. The crystal definition is fine on this piece. Valued $400-500.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$65 08/04/2022 5:17:14 pm (CDT)
$55 08/04/2022 12:19:42 pm (CDT)
$51 08/04/2022 12:19:42 pm (CDT)
$46 08/04/2022 12:18:10 pm (CDT)
$44 08/04/2022 12:18:10 pm (CDT)
$41 08/01/2022 2:55:32 pm (CDT)
$36 08/01/2022 2:55:32 pm (CDT)
$31 08/01/2022 12:38:11 am (CDT)
$26 08/01/2022 12:38:11 am (CDT)
$15 07/31/2022 9:52:05 am (CDT)
$10 07/29/2022 12:17:30 pm (CDT)