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Native Bismuth xl (classic locale) ex Sal Avella viewBack to SPECIAL PRE-TUCSON LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Jan 26, 2012

Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
  • Starting Time:1/20/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/26/2012 06:30:56 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:1.6 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm
  • Size Description:Thumbnail

Description:Sharp native bismuth crystals are relatively rare, with the famed Erzgebirge producing about the best. A very sharp, moderately lustrous, bismuth crystal peppered on top with pyrite or chalcopyrite microcrystals is jauntily perched on smaller crystals. Complete all-around and pristine. An outstanding, sharp thumbnail crystal of this native element. ex Sal Avella collection, ex Harvard specimen. valued $250