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Sartorite (TYPE LOCALITY) ex. Pinch Coll.
- Binnental, Valais, Switzerland
- Miniature, 5.3 x 4.7 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/23/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/09/2009 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Discovered in this famous quarry in the late 1800s, sartorite remains a very rare species today. It is a lead arsenic sulfide. The best crystals are from this locale, and you can see why - sharp 3-dimensionality. This sharp 7.5-mm crystal is associated with brilliant red realgar, both protected I na shallow vug in soft marble matrix. Excellent reference specimen for this rarity, from an important locale.