GALENA crystal cluster SIDERITE QUARTZ HARZ MOUNTAIN NEUDORF GERMANY OLD CLASSIC

Description: You get the exact one shown here: #10731s12. Please see all 12 photos (Don't miss the eye candy - scroll to see all 12 ).Size: 2 3/8" wide x 2" x 1" tall or in metric: 6.0 x 5.0 x 2.4 cm . This weighs 6.70 ounces or 190 grams. This is an old classic Harz Mountains specimen of Galena with minor Siderite and very minor Quartz from Neudorf, Harz, Germany. This has LUSTROUS silver-colored Galena crystals with small Siderite crystals in several places and tiny micro Quartz crystals. The quartz crystals are so tiny that you'll probably need a loupe to even see them. The galena crystals have an odd sheen to them that isn't showing up in the photos all that well. The sheen is caused by way of tiny growth hillocks on the surface of the galena. This sheen or play of light is quite noticeable and very attractive. The galena crystals themselves show a variety of crystals forms. In fact, this odd shape from this locality is known as the "NEUDORF HABIT". After looking up the Nuedorf locality I was surprised to learn just how highly the specimen from the Harz Mountains are prized. These usually command crazy-high prices. Like, $1500 high prices for small specimens. While I didn't see any specific Galena from Neudorf here on ebay (it's that rare), the siderite and quartz specimens were a minimum of $100+ for tiny specimens. A galena specimen from this locality is truly rare and a real prize to own. From reading on the locality in Mindat it seems the mine closed in 1903. The odds are very good that this specimen was collected in the late 1800's just before the turn of the century.This is a nice cluster and is from a classic historic locality and galena specimens from there are rarely offered for sale in modern times. I've priced this to be the best buy for Nuedorf Galena on eBay! By all means, do take a look at the competition. You probably won't even find a galena or galena + siderite specimen for sale here but you'll see expensive siderite + Quartz specimens at very high prices relative to size. Compare apples to apples and note the size and weight of this specimen, coupled with it's appearance and features and I think it'll be clear that the best bang for your buck is this one right here. A growing number of customers have figured this out and know that my listings are usually going to be the best deal by a long shot for any given mineral and/or locality.The price includes BOXED FIRST-CLASS mail with expert careful packaging. This does come with a nice Dixie Euhedrals label as depicted in the images. This specimen is priced to be the best deal when you consider the size and quality - it is priced to be your best bet! I don't bother with a fancy professional background in the photos. The specimens are handheld during photography to save you time and money. If you'd rather spend an extra $100 to $200 (or more) for a fancy background, just message me and I'll be more than happy to work with you on that.This is shown with enlarged images so please note:This is shown with large high-resolution images. The photos show the specimen as if you were examining it with a magnifying glass. Every good detail, and every bad detail, is shown in a blaze of glory or shame as the case may be.Size: 2 3/8" wide x 2" x 1" tall or in metric: 6.0 x 5.0 x 2.4 cm . This weighs 6.70 ounces or 190 grams. Please note that the images are very highly enlarged. These photos are very highly enlarged and they display on your screen many times larger than life. These are magnified about 7x. This specimen is shown with large high-resolution images. The photos show the specimen as if you were examining it with a magnifying glass. Every good detail, and every bad detail, is shown in a blaze of glory or shame as the case may be. Having said that, since the photos are highly enlarged you may see features or blemishes that will not be detectable or as prominent to the naked eye.I frequently list very unusual specimens from old collections. I list them when the mood strikes and when time allows. Some are already listed and I'll be listing others so be sure to check out my other items. You'll probably want to add me as a favorite seller so that you can subscribe to my newsletter with new additions. Shipping: If you are getting more than one item then Please use the shopping cart and send only one payment. I do combine shipping in listings that have shipping charges. The shipping scheme is as follows:Domestic USA Shipping: The first specimen costs $5.20 to ship and includes a sturdy box. Provided that you use the shopping cart or otherwise only send one payment then each additional similarly-sized specimen is only $0.68 additional. This discount only applies if you only send one payment by using the shopping cart. If you are getting more than one item then Please use the shopping cart and send only one payment. If you send multiple payments you'll likely get multiple packages. International Shipping: The first specimen costs $17 to ship and includes a sturdy box. Provided that you use the shopping cart or otherwise only send one payment then each additional small specimen is only $1 additional. I can only give this discount if you only send one payment. If you are getting more than one item then Please use the shopping cart and send only one payment. Canada buyers: If the total cost to package (box, label, etc) and ship (postage) the specimen is less than $17 you will get a refund of the difference in price. International Buyers assumes all risks if the package is lost in the mail. International orders: Tariffs & Import tax policy: The buyer is responsible for all taxes, tariffs, customs and import fees, if any. International orders: Tariffs & Import tax policy: The buyer is responsible for all taxes, tariffs, vat, customs and import fees, if any.Don't forget to check out my other items as I have a wide variety of crystals listed. The best way to go about it is to click the link to my ebay store. I have things from around the world as well as an unusually high amount of specimens from the USA.

Price: 60 USD

Location: Jackson, Georgia

End Time: 2024-12-15T17:49:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.2 USD