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Native Bismuth nugget (Philadelphia Academy)
- Chorolque Mine, Atocha-Quechisla Dist., Potosi Dept., Bolivia
- Miniature, 4.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 08/09/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/14/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A really neat, hefty, rounded alluvial native bismuth nugget! Large bismuth nuggets are extremely uncommon from anywhere, and they were noted historically at this important and classic locale. These were collected on the 4th Vaux-Academy expedition,1929-1930. MASS = 164 grams (SHOCKINGLY HEAVY when this little thing is put in your hand). Valued at $400 for rarity, size and locality.