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Bismuth

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This rich specimen features numerous, intergrown, and platy dendritic crystals creating a large and formidable Bismuth specimen. Some of the best developed Bismuth crystals reach 1 cm in size, and the matte-gray luster is exactly what you would expect of a specimen not "over cleaned" at the lab. This small cabinet specimen has good 3-dimensionality, and is a classic from one of the great localities of Germany.

Product details

SpeciesBismuth
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 3.9 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Schlema-Hartenstein mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Bismuth
native crystals prized for iridescent patina and high density; rare provenance-driven pieces from Saxony and Jáchymov attract serious collectors.
Bismuth
Regional guide
Bismuth from Schlema-Hartenstein Mining District, Germany
Schlema-Hartenstein Bismuth: native bismuth from the Erzgebirge, famed for silvery-gray crystals with pink-blue patina, compact masses, and rich mining history.