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Schalenblende
- Olkusz Mine, Olkusz County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
- Ex. Brian Kosnar
- Small Cabinet, 9.2 x 7.7 x 1.3 cm, 231.6 grams
- Start Time: 03/30/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/06/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $90
Item Description
This is a beautiful specimen of what is called "Schalenblende", which is not actually a single species, but rather a layered mixture of Wurtzite, Sphalerite, Pyrite/Marcasite and / or Galena. The material translates from German into "shell ore", and is considered more of a rock type than a mineral itself. This material really looks organic to me, and has a distinctive appearance. Schalenblende is found in various European localities, and some of the best known examples are those from multiple mines in Olkusz County, Poland. This piece is a polished slice from the Olkusz Mine, and weighs 231.6 grams. These specimens are rarely seen on the market these days, and their beautiful banded colored layers make for some truly eye-catching specimen. The piece is from the collection of Brian Kosnar, and is accompanied by a label from the Van L. Wals Collection.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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| $90 | 04/06/2023 6:01:04 pm (CDT) |
| $87 | 04/06/2023 6:01:04 pm (CDT) |
| $80 | 04/06/2023 6:00:55 pm (CDT) |
| $70 | 04/06/2023 6:00:55 pm (CDT) |
| $60 | 04/06/2023 4:23:16 pm (CDT) |
| $50 | 04/06/2023 1:26:13 pm (CDT) |
| $45 | 04/05/2023 1:28:24 am (CDT) |
| $40 | 04/01/2023 11:51:37 am (CDT) |
| $35 | 04/01/2023 11:27:17 am (CDT) |
| $30 | 04/01/2023 11:21:36 am (CDT) |
| $25 | 04/01/2023 10:41:28 am (CDT) |
| $20 | 04/01/2023 9:38:12 am (CDT) |
| $15 | 04/01/2023 9:28:11 am (CDT) |
| $10 | 03/31/2023 10:15:08 pm (CDT) |