Boulangerite (ex Josef Vajdak)

Vojtech Mine, Brezove Hory deposit, Pribram, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Small Cabinet, 9.3 x 5.7 x 5.2 cm
Start Time: 02/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/16/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Boulangerite is extremely rare from the famous mines at Pribram. This old-time, small cabinet specimen features minor metallic, hair-like needles of Boulangerite associated with semi-iridescent tiny, brown, Siderite crystals and Arsenopyrite. From the dealer inventory of Josef Vajdak, who is a noted Czech mineral expert, and comes with a hand written label stating it's from Vojtech. This ancient mine was opened as the Adalbert Mine in 1779, according to an accompanying list. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371

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