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Millerite in Calcite (old classic) viewBack to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Jan 19, 2012

St Andreasberg, Harz Mts, Lower Saxony, Germany
  • Starting Time:1/13/2012 06:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/19/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:9.8 x 7.4 x 4.0 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:An extremely scarce example of millerite from this old silver mining district, where it was always exceedingly rare. The specimen consists of thin vein-like millerite interspersed between calcite, in massive calcite. Rich platy galena ore is noted on the back. Ex old "Museum" Collection, and comes with two old German labels, one on a wooden block as it was in a display case.