Polybasite (Mark Mauthner Coll.)

Item Description

These exceptional and uniquely iridescent silver species specimens were collected in 1977 by Joe Weinholtzner at this remote location. Rumour (and truth as it turns out!) had it that nearly all were stored in a coffee can at the time, and kept that way for decades. The specimens feature a superlative purple/blue/red/green iridescence, which sets them off from other worldwide localities for this species. The mine is defunct and despite attempts no more have been found here in 30 years now. This excellent thumbnail has one clean repair. Ex Mark Mauthner Collection. Rarely on the market today.