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Spinel-twinned Silver, Acanthite & Calcite
- Balcoll Mine, Falset, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
- Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 3.1 x 2.4 cm
- Start Time: 11/03/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/08/2012 6:38:35 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Wow! Where the core of calcite is exposed, it is surrounded by nests of brilliant luster, spinel-twins of silver, to .75 cm in length. The delicacy of the crystals filagrees is mesmerizing. The other sides of the specimen have a black and white effect of silver crystals and matte black acanthite crystals to 2mm across. Thus, the whole specimen can be viewed in any plane. Very aesthetic! From a small 2004 find at this old mine. Valued at $600.