HISTORIC RARE Galena Pseudomorph After Pyromorphite Crystal CORNWALL, ENGLAND
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Reference Number: Avaluer:16160456 | Modified Item: No |
Galena (var. "Plumbeine") pseudomorph after PyromorphiteWheal Hope, Hendra Croft, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England, UK4.3cm x 3.1cm x 2.1cmEx. Gebhard Collection
Description/Interesting Notes: A magnificent example of this very rare and highly sought after pseudomorph from Cornwall!!! These incredible Cornish pseudomorphs date back to the late 1700's/early 1800's and are next to impossible to obtain today!!! This specimen consists o...f a cluster of elongated, prismatic crystals of what were once pyromorphite that have completely altered to galena!!! This specimen is much more three dimensional than the pics show and there is also much more crystalline detail to be seen upon close study in person as well!!! This is a very fine and attractive example of this incredibly rare and sought after material!!! This is old, institutional material and retains an affixed enamel catalogue number on the underside as well!!! These Wheal Hope "Plumbeine" specimens are next to impossible to find - especially in fine quality such as this - don't miss out on this rare and valuable historic material!!! This specimen retains an old label from the Georg Gebhard Collection as well!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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