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Spinel-twinned Galena w/ Quartz (rare) Whitmore Coll. viewBack to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Dec 8,2011

Pachapaqui District, Ancash Department, Peru
  • Starting Time:12/1/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:12/8/2011 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:8.4 x 6.7 x 4.9 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Fine galena specimens from this district are uncommon and spinel-twins are EXTREMELY RARE. This excellent mounded piece is comprised entirely of jackstraw clusters of splendent, metallic-gray, spinel-twins. Small frosted quartz points are festooned on one side and are a fine accent. Outstanding and rare combination material from this noted locale from the Robert Whitmore Collection.