Pharmacolite (rare - old)

Item Description

Striking radial sprays of snow-white pharmacolite needles richly and attractively cover two sides of the large sculptural matrix on this extremely rich and RARE large example of this uncommon hydrated arsenate from this famous old mining district on the Czech side of the Erzgebirge. Mining started here in1510! The sprays reach 8 mm across. This is classic, exceptionally rich, undoubtedly old-time material from here and is very seldom on the market in any size or form. From the A. Kasparek Collection and valued at $500.