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Hausmannite on Barite (old - classic locale) viewBack to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 4

Ilfeld, Harz Mts., Thuringia, Germany
  • Starting Time:1/30/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:2/4/2010 06:30:10 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:6.0 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:A showy and excellent, old-time combination specimen from the famous Ilfeld area of the Harz Mountains. Lustrous, jet-black, hausmannite crystals are richly scattered in pods on the contrasting, cream-colored, barite blades. Classic, seldom available combination material from this historic locale (i have seen very few over many years). Comes with an expertly handwritten, faded label from an older collection. The collection this came out of was a museum stash dating to prior to World War I. Valued $400-500