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Galenobismutite (Washington, USA) ex Parker Coll.
- Germania Mine, Stevens Co., Washington
- Miniature, 4.2 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 03/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Galenobismutite is an uncommon lead, bismuth sulfosalt found in hydrothermal veins. This is a rare and very rich fragment of a vein of silvery, metallic-bright, platy, galenobismutite attached to milky quartz from an uncommon Washington State locale - the Germania Mine in Stevens County. This tungsten mine operated intermittently from 1904-1955. Very seldom-seen, old-time material. Hefty for its size at 87 grams. Ex Wes Parker Collection. no clue as to value!