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Valentinite with Kermesite (Vajdak Coll.)
- Pezinok, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
- Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/13/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/17/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Valentinite is uncommon antimony oxide and is rare from Slovakia. A striking and rich band of pearly white sprays is attractively set on the side of the sulfide matrix. The laths are up to 1.0 cm. A nearby spray of lustrous, wine-red, kermesite needles is a fine accent. overall a rich piece from an important old find. valued $400. Ex Josef Vajdak Collection.