Molybdenite on Quartz (old classic) Trimingham Coll.

Item Description

Splendent, metallic-gray, hexagonal, bladed, molybdenite rosettes to 3.7 cm are dramatically set on the quartz matrix from the famed and long-closed Kingsgate Mines of Australia. Mining effectively ceased in 1923, with only sporadic exploration since. This is very fine, classic, old-time material. We have not offered a Kingsgate moly specimen at auction for over three years! They just don't come around in this exceptional quality, that often, except from older recycled advanced collections. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. Valued at $1000.