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Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite on Pyrite, with Quartz
- Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Ancash, Peru
- Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 4.6 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 08/06/2020 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/13/2020 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $45
Item Description
Hundreds of lustrous, black, Sphalerite crystals populate this excellent, small cabinet piece from the famous Huanzala Mine in Peru. The Sphalerites range from about 1-4 mm, and they grow in concert with colorful, iridescent Chalcopyrites that range up to 1.4 cm (although some have small damages, they do add contrast and color). They drape over a matrix of beautiful and lustrous Pyrite growing in cubes up to 1.6 cm. Highly aesthetic, and sparkly specimen. There are even a few Quartz crystals thrown in to remind us that there is even room for silicates in sulphide heaven. Formerly from John Veevaert.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $45 | 08/13/2020 5:50:09 pm (CDT) |
| $40 * | 08/08/2020 6:48:19 pm (CDT) |
| $40 * | 08/08/2020 6:48:19 pm (CDT) |
| $35 | 08/08/2020 6:48:08 pm (CDT) |
| $30 | 08/08/2020 6:48:08 pm (CDT) |
| $25 | 08/08/2020 5:19:56 pm (CDT) |
| $20 | 08/08/2020 5:19:56 pm (CDT) |
| $15 | 08/06/2020 8:01:06 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 08/06/2020 8:00:55 pm (CDT) |
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.