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Sperrylite (Type Locality)
- Vermillion Mine, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 07/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/01/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic and old-time sperrylite specimen from the historic Type Locality - the Vermilion Mine at Sudbury, Ontario. This is a rare platinum-containing species. A 3 mm, sharp, splendent sperrylite crystal is jauntily set on the sulfide matrix. Excellent, highly representative material from a famous mine and locality. Excellent quality - the eye visible crystal is mirror bright. Sperrylite was discovered in 1889. This is undoubtedly old material, as the mine closed in 1917.