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Kermesite (classic material) 
Back to CONSIGMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends July 8th
Mt Kolársky, Pezinok, Malé Karpaty Mts, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
- Starting Time:7/1/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:7/8/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:Miniature
- Size Description:4.8 x 3.1 x 3.0 cm
Description:This historic Antimony mine in Slovakia has produced some of the most well known and classic Kermesite specimens in history. The species gets its name from the word kermes, deriving from the Persian qurmizq, for "crimson", as these crystals are actually an intense red/crimson color under strong lighting. Even though the crystals may look metallic in reflected light, this is one of the few sulfides that actually shows color when backlit! This specimen hosts a beautiful crystallized spray of superb, thin, prismatic, sharp, lustrous, metallic/gemmy needles on matrix. There are a few smaller secondary crystal groups on the piece as well, and for the size and quality, it is one of the better specimens of this well known material that I have handled. Enjoy.
