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Stibarsen (rare locale)
- Engineer Mine, Tagish Lake, Atlin, British Columbia, Canada
- Miniature, 5.3 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 01/05/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/09/2014 7:15:15 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Stibarsen is a rare natural alloy of arsenic and antimony. This impressive two-sided layered crust is solid stibarsen. The front is botryoidal. Both sides have splendent silver-metallic luster, especially on the striking, concave scalloped back. The old synonym is allemontite, named for the French Type Locality. This relatively obscure locality is the subject of a fine and comprehensive article in MIneralogical Record, V. 27, No. 4, 1996. It is certainly uncommon on the market. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and acquired in 1979. valued $900-1200