Hubnerite with Quartz (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

Huallypon Mine, Pasto Bueno, Ancash Department, Peru
Cabinet, 13.7 x 10.3 x 9.0 cm
Start Time: 02/07/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/14/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This is a very attractive association specimen from one of the most famous classic Peruvian localities. There are several sharp, lustrous, prismatic, parallel growth crystals of Hubnerite beautifully assocaited with colorless to white gemmy Quartz crystals. The largest Hubnerite crystal measures 10.3 cm long. A few of the crystals are contacted, but many are damage free.. The piece comes from the famous Rich Kosnar collection. It's such a large and impressive three-dimensional display specimen, the likes of which are rarely seen on the market these days. Valued at $1800.

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