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Silver var. Kongsbergite (self-collected by Paco Gutierrez)
- Santa Matilde open pit, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain
- Cabinet, 13.3 x 8.2 x 7.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/01/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/06/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sculptural, large, dense lattice works of arborescent, spinel-twinned silver crystals variety kongsbergite (mercury rich silver - about 5%) richly and attractively course across the large matrix of oxidized jasper and quartz on this impressive large specimen from this well-known Spanish silver mine. This is a very large, rich and choice specimen for the locale and was self-collected by Paco Gutierrez. Valued $1500
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