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Native Bismuth (old classic) ex Al Buranek Coll.
- Wolfram Camp, Dimbulah, Queensland, Australia
- Miniature, 5.0 x 4.8 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 05/30/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/03/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A showy and rare crystallized mass of solid native bismuth with a bit of from a classic Australian locale in Queensland. luster ranges from absolutely splendent to nearly matte. The crystal faces reflect negative casts of prior quartz. Ex. Al Buranek Collection. Hefty for its size at 278 grams! This piece shows unusually well-formed "casts" of the bismuth grown and constrained against quartz as it grew. Valued $750-1000