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Sphalerite on Quartz (rare combo) ex Belsky Coll. viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - ends July 22

Joplin Field, Tri-State Dist., Jasper Co., Missouri
  • Starting Time:7/17/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:7/22/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:10.1 x 7.7 x 2.7 cm
  • Size Description:CABINET

Description:Well-crystallized quartz is an extremely rare and desirable species from the entire Tri-State District. This very fine, old-time CABINET specimen features a band of lustrous, partially rubyjack sphalerite crystals aesthetically strewn across a plate of sharp, glassy, quartz crystals. Outstanding, very uncommon combination material from the historic Joplin Field. A small, beautifully handwritten, old label is on the back of the piece. Ex Howard Belsky Collection. Howard started as a mineral dealer at age 13 in 1972, became a sophisticated dealer and died tragically at age 28 in 1987. His collection recently became available to us through his family.