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Schneebergite (Type Locality) Vajdak Coll.
- Roter Berg District, Schneeberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
- Thumbnail, 2.7 x 1.9 x 0.8 cm
- Start Time: 07/05/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/12/2012 6:32:19 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Schneebergite is an ultra rare complex hydrated arsenate, UNIQUE in the world to this area of the famed Erzgebirge. The species was not approved until 1999. Brown crusts of microcrystalline schneebergite richly cover both sides of the crystallized quartz matrix wedge. Very rare and seldom on the market. Ex Josef Vajdak Collection.