Large Stibnite spray (excellent)

Wuning Mine, Qingiang, Jiangxi Province, China
Large Cabinet, 15.2 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 03/10/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/14/2013 6:31:35 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Two, impressive, intergrown, 3-dimensional sprays of sterling, classic stibnite blades from recent Chinese finds. Each blade has superb metallic luster and the expected length-wise striations. Some blades even have iridescence! The longest of the blades is 12.2 cm long, and many of the blades have very good, chisel-point terminations. The upper spray was contacted against the vug roof, but has very little real damage. And there are very few smaller broken crystals. The distribution and balance of this 360-degree large stibnite cluster is striking. Very aesthetic and can be displayed from either end. One of the very best large complex stibnites we have offered from the famous Wuning Mine. Such pieces would have cost several thousand dollars, when they first came out. Value???

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