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Native Arsenic in Chalcopyrite ex Vajdak Coll.
- Svornost Mine, Jachymov (St Joachimsthal), Krusne Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Small Cabinet, 8.6 x 5.0 x 4.7 cm
- Start Time: 10/01/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/06/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very RARE combination specimen from the Czech side of the famous Erzgebirge. Nodules of matte-gray, botryoidal native arsenic are encased in massive golden chalcopyrite and matrix. Chalcopyrite is RARE from this locale. Not pretty to look at, but this is a very rich and rare combination ore specimen from this well-known mine. Excellent material. Hefty at 400 grams or nearly a pound. Ex Josef Vajdak Collection, as noted Czech specialist.