19th Nov, 2021 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
Specular Hematite (Specularite) and Quartz
The tight mass of platy black specularite crystals below a border of quartz crystals, on a hematite matrix. Beckermet Mine, Haile, Copeland, Cumbria, England, dimensions (cm) 9 x 5 x 2.5
Footnote: the Beckermet Mine was opened in 1903 and closed in 1973.
Sold for £198
Result plus buyers premium
The tight mass of platy black specularite crystals below a border of quartz crystals, on a hematite matrix. Beckermet Mine, Haile, Copeland, Cumbria, England, dimensions (cm) 9 x 5 x 2.5
Footnote: the Beckermet Mine was opened in 1903 and closed in 1973.
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021
