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Hedleyite with Joseite-B (ex Matioli Collection)
- Goodhope Mine (Good Hope Mine), Hedley, Osoyoos Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada (Type Locality)
- Miniature, 4.2 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm
- Start Time: 05/14/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/21/2015 7:04:46 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Hedleyite is a rare bismuth telluride, which is found in only about two dozen countries in the world. Joseite-B is a rare questionable/doubtful species, according to the IMA. The bismuth, tellurium sulfide is named for its relationship to joseite (same elements with different amounts) and is possibly just sulphur-rich pilsenite (bismuth telluride). In any case, whichever it is, it is hard to obtain. This piece features both Hedleyite and Joseite-B according to the label. This very rare association specimen from an uncommon gold mine in British Columbia. Ex Paolo Matioli Collection.