Pyromorphite ex Bob Nowakowski Coll.

Item Description

From old finds of the mid-1980s at this most classic of USA Pyromorphite locations, this is an important, unusually multi-colored and sculptural 2-generation matrix pyromorphite from the well-known finds at this world-class pyromorphite mine. Striking, lustrous, translucent first generation rich burnt-orange bladed spherical aggregates of arsenian pyromorphite cover the blocky contrasting crust, visible on the lower half of the specimen. Beautiful, lustrous, gemmy to translucent, honey-yellow textbook hexagonal prisms, to about 1.4 cm, richly and dramatically cover the upper half and top of the specimen. A bit of bruising at the top of the piece is barely visible and has negligible impact to the overall fine aesthetics, richness and quality of the specimen. An excellent and colorful multi-generational Bunker Hill pyromorphite that is a size and impact above most smaller ones you see online, certainly The combination of colors, and contrast to matrix, make it special among its peers, and a significant cabinet specimen for any collection. Note that these have NOT BEEN FOUND since the mid-1980s in this color, and only a few small finds in the 1990s came out at all. Today, it is a superfund site, and not collectible (i know, I have been in the mine - a real mess!). No more will come out and these colors and styles from Bunker Hill remain unique, treasured, and valuable. Valued at $2000-2500. Ex Bob Nowakowski collection