Sphalerite (twinned) and Quartz

Trepča Stari Trg Mine, Trepča complex, Mitrovica Dist., Kosovo
Ex. Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher - 17958
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 4.1 x 3.7 cm
Start Time: 10/10/2024 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/17/2024 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Current Bid: $45
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Item Description

Mining at Trepča has been documented since the late Middle Ages, with the Stari Trg Mine being the central mine at this historic locality. First-rate specimens, sulfides and phosphates alike, have been produced there over the years. This excellent, small-cabinet specimen is a cluster of well-formed, lustrous, silvery-black crystals of Sphalerite, many being Spinel twinned crystals. The largest crystal is about 3 cm on edge, and the surface is remarkably detailed. The iridescent patina adds a whole nother aesthetic to the piece. Slender, well-formed, and terminated Quartz crystals up to 1.4 cm add contrast and interest, making this a choice combination piece for the Trepča complex.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$45 10/14/2024 3:50:14 pm (CDT)
$40 10/14/2024 3:50:14 pm (CDT)
$35 10/14/2024 3:50:04 pm (CDT)
$30 10/14/2024 3:50:04 pm (CDT)
$25 10/13/2024 10:37:39 pm (CDT)
$20 10/13/2024 9:18:02 am (CDT)
$15 10/11/2024 3:43:25 pm (CDT)
$10 10/10/2024 9:34:15 pm (CDT)