Cinnabar With Quartz
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The ancient mercury mines at Almaden have been in production since the Roman Age, 2000 years ago. This is a showy, old-time, rich and hefty mercury ore specimen from this historic district. Classic and excellent material, rarely seen for sale today! Lustrous, compound, silvery blood-red Cinnabar crystals to 1.1 cm are attractively scattered on the massive, Quartz-coated Cinnabar matrix.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 x 5.2 x 4.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySpain, Castile-La Mancha, Ciudad Real
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Quartz
a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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