Hematite (Iron Rose)

Fibbia, Fontana, Airolo, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland
Ex. Jack Halpern
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 12/19/2024 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/28/2024 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Current Bid: $232
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Item Description

Striking well crystallized Hematite "iron rose" or "eisenrose" with a bright, metallic luster and fine delicate looking structure from one of the two most famous locations in Switzerland. Fibbia material is generally older and less common than that from Cavradi. This incredible natural growth occurs in a few worldwide locations but most notably in Switzerland where Swiss "iron roses" set the standard. This "rose" has an incredible layered form of hexagonal blades of Hematite extending out 1.2 cm from the center. There is also a smaller secondary "rose" (1.1 cm in width) penetrating the side of the main crystal. This is an impressive example of an alpine Hematite with a top notch sculptural form! Ex. Jack Halpern Collection No. 1634.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$232 12/21/2024 6:57:25 pm (CST)
$222 12/21/2024 6:57:25 pm (CST)
$215 12/21/2024 11:28:26 am (CST)
$205 12/21/2024 11:28:26 am (CST)
$195 12/21/2024 10:10:41 am (CST)
$185 12/21/2024 5:52:52 am (CST)
$179 12/21/2024 5:52:52 am (CST)
$131 12/20/2024 11:25:29 am (CST)
$121 12/20/2024 11:25:29 am (CST)
$111 12/20/2024 10:20:31 am (CST)
$101 12/20/2024 10:20:17 am (CST)
$95 12/20/2024 10:20:17 am (CST)
$10 12/19/2024 9:48:22 pm (CST)