Arsenopyrite with Fluorite on Stannite (ex Dr. Stephen Smale Collection)

Item Description

This is a great association specimen from this world famous mine. This aesthetic miniature features a handful of superb quality, razor-sharp, highly lustrous, metallic, broad crystals of silvery colored Arsenopyrite measuring up to 1.7 cm which are sitting on a beautiful mound of brassy, lustrous Stannite crystals. Additionally there are a few gemmy lilac Fluorite cubes on the side of the piece along with some minor associated golden metallic Chalcopyrite and black Sphalerite on the bottom of the piece. Very little damage, and the piece displays wonderfully as it's crystallized on all sides. These are really good quality, distinct Arsenopyrites on this piece, and since the piece was difficult to photograph, trust me when I say it's better in person. Priced at $650. Ex Dr. Stephen Smale Collection. Along with amassing one of the finest private mineral collections in the world, Steve is a renowned mathematician. His accomplishments include being awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 along with being the awarded the Wolf Prize in mathematics in 2007. You can read Steve's bio on the Mineralogical Record website ( https://mineralogicalrecord.com/labels.asp?colid=671&page=1 ) or on Wikipedia.