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Native Bismuth xls (superb - old)
- Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
- Small Cabinet, 6.7 x 4.0 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 07/11/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/17/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
SUPERB, incredibly sharp native bismuth crystals from this classic locale, almost certainly mined in the 1800s! Schneeberg is known for the best of the species in crystal form and you can see why, here! The dramatic spearpoint crystal is 1.3 cm across and the many crystals have nifty iridescence. The matrix is essentially solid microcrystalline bismuth with a bit of quartz. Rich hefty ore at 400 grams mass so it has SIZE and CRYSTALS together! Valued at $2000. VERY rare in this quality.