Pyrite, Galena & Quartz

Gyudyurska Mine, Zlatograd Mun., Smolyan Prov., Bulgaria
Ex. Dr. Barratt Phillips
Cabinet, 11.7 x 9.2 x 8.2 cm, 3.4 pounds
Start Time: 03/07/2024 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/14/2024 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $343

Item Description

Dramatic, sculptural and uncommon large pyrite, galena and quartz combination from this Bulgarian polymetallic sulfide deposit. An impressive dense cluster of sharp, mirror-bright, brass-yellow, striated pyritohedrons, to 2.0 cm, is partially sandwiched between striking, melted-look galena cubes. A bonus on the back are many more pyrites and rich sprays of tiny quartz points. 1525 grams or 3.4 pounds mass. Pyrite and galena specimens of this form and quality are very uncommon from here. We saw these in the 1990s, not since!

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$343 03/14/2024 5:58:30 pm (CDT)
$333 03/14/2024 5:58:30 pm (CDT)
$315 03/14/2024 5:44:12 pm (CDT)
$305 03/14/2024 5:44:02 pm (CDT)
$300 03/14/2024 5:44:02 pm (CDT)
$255 03/14/2024 5:40:29 pm (CDT)
$245 03/14/2024 5:40:29 pm (CDT)
$222 03/14/2024 5:02:54 pm (CDT)
$212 03/14/2024 5:02:54 pm (CDT)
$160 03/14/2024 3:56:12 pm (CDT)
$150 03/14/2024 3:55:10 pm (CDT)
$140 03/14/2024 2:16:05 pm (CDT)
$130 03/14/2024 12:08:08 pm (CDT)
$120 03/12/2024 11:04:42 pm (CDT)
$110 03/08/2024 11:00:14 pm (CST)
$100 03/08/2024 11:00:14 pm (CST)
$45 03/08/2024 2:19:11 pm (CST)
$40 03/08/2024 2:19:11 pm (CST)
$10 03/07/2024 10:26:06 pm (CST)