Native Lead w/ Hydrocerussite (Trimingham Coll.)

Langban, Filipstad, Varmland, Sweden
Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 6.0 x 3.7 cm
Start Time: 01/09/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/16/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Native lead in any form is extremely rare. This old, classic and sculptural combination specimen is from the most famous locality for lead fine lead specimens - Langban, Sweden. Lead-gray metallic blebs and platy masses are richly scattered on the hefty, sparkly, microcrystalline manganese oxide ore matrix. Rich areas of glassy, colorless hydrocerussite are a fine compliment and contrast. Excellent material from the Bob Trimingham Collection. Valued at $400-500.

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