Miargyrite (old classic - Type Locality) Fioravanti Coll.

Neue Hoffnung Gottes Mine, Braunsdorf, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 2.8 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 06/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/03/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Sharp, splendent, metallic-gray, miargyrite crystals to 4 mm are richly and attractively scattered in the quartz crystal-lined vug on this outstanding old-timer from the famous Type Locality in Freiberg. Specimens of this quality and richness are rare from the Neue Hoffnung Gottes Mine. A highly desirable and well-traveled specimen (3 earlier owners) from the Giancarlo Fioravanti Collection and obtained in a trade in 1978. A must for the species or locality collector.

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