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ea16 - Chlorargyrite with Iodargyrite (Albert Chapman Coll.) - $ 12000 SOLD Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 8 x 5 x 5 cm ex. Eric Asselborn
An oustanding, rich specimen filled with sharp, 3-D crystals of Chlorargyrite to a whopping 1 cm, and also sprinkled with yellow crystals of tthe even more rare silver halide iodargyrite. This specimen is fro mthe personal collection of famed Aussie collector Albert Chapman, via a friend to whom this suite passed through upon his death. Eric purchased that collection several years ago.
MD-122947 - Iodargyrite, Chlorargyrite (Var: Bromian Chlorargyrite), Chlorargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia miniature, 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm.
3.5 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm. An impressively rich and showy combination specimen of these very rare silver species, from the classic and best locality of old Broken Hill. The lustrous, light yellow iodargyrite is on the one edge and is the rarest of the group of related silver chlorides from Broken Hill. The sparkly, olive-green microcrystal field is bromian chlorargyrite, which is nearly surrounded by a weird, botryoidal, bubbly form of chlorargyrite. The matrix is nearly solid, massive chlorargyrite. These were mined in the 1940s mostly (with perhaps a trickle coming out later in the 60’s?).
MD-133813 - Iodargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 5.8 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm.
5.8 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm. A rich and showy specimen of the very rare silver species, iodargyrite, from the classic and best locality of old Broken Hill. The discrete, lustrous, light yellow iodargyrite crystals are scattered on both sides of the gossan matrix and is the rarest of the group of related silver chlorides from Broken Hill. These were mined in the 1940s mostly (with perhaps a trickle coming out later in the 60’s). Accompanied by an old John Albanese label, a prominent East Coast dealer, dating from 1953-1968. Ex. George Elling Collection.
MD-177601 - Chlorargyrite (Var: Bromian Chlorargyrite), Iodargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia cabinet, 11 x 7 x 4.5 cm.
11 x 7 x 4.5 cm. This large specimen is approx 4 x 3 inches and has dozens of sharp crystals, to 6mm individually and in clusters to 1 cm. They have a pretty yellow-green color. Small yellow crystals in the background are the rarer species, iodargyrite. Ex. Albert Chapman and Eric Asselborn Collections.
MD-177925 - Chlorargyrite, Iodargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 8 x 5 x 5 cm.
8 x 5 x 5 cm. An outstanding, rich specimen filled with sharp, 3-D crystals of Chlorargyrite to a whopping 1 cm, and also sprinkled with yellow crystals of the even rare silver halide iodargyrite. Ex. Eric Asselborn and Albert Chapman Collections.
MD-255041 - Iodargyrite, Azurite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 8.2 x 4.4 x 2.3 cm.
8.2 x 4.4 x 2.3 cm. Iodargyrite is one of the relatively rare silver iodine halides for which the renowned Broken Hill deposit is justifiably famous. Waxy, translucent, tan iodargyrite crystals in clusters or as isolated crystals richly and attractively cover the sculptural, hefty, banded, gossan matrix. The piece is beautifully accented by small areas of bright, azure-blue azurite. Classic, older combination material from this world-class locality.
MD-263859 - Iodargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 9.3 x 6.3 x 5.7 cm.
9.3 x 6.3 x 5.7 cm. Iodargyrite is one of the relatively rare silver iodine halides for which the renowned Broken Hill deposit is justifiably famous. Waxy, translucent, olive-green to yellow-green, iodargyrite crystals in clusters or as isolated crystals richly and attractively cover the sculptural, vuggy, gossan matrix. This is overall a very rich, large, and unusually attractive specimen. Classic, older, combination material from this world-class locality - it probably dates to the early 1900s to 1940s era here.
MD-38069 - Iodargyrite, Chlorargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 5.7 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm
CLASSIC, old material from Broken Hill of a lustrous and gemmy, 3 mm, yellow chlorargyrite crystal nestled in a vug in matrix with micro iodargyrite crystals. This is old material from the upper oxidized zone of the mine. 5.7 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm
MD-51194 - Iodargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill Proprietary Mine (Proprietary Mine; BHP Mine), Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia miniature, 4.6 x 4.2 x 3.1 cm
An impressively rich, colorful specimen of this very rare silver species, from the classic and best locality of old Broken Hill. It was formerly in the Don Belsher collection, and he got it from Walt Lidstrom in 1984. Iodorgyrite is the rarest of the group of related silver chlorides from Broken Hill, and the hardest to obtain today in good crystals. These were mined in the 1940s mostly (with perhaps a trickle coming out later in the 60's ?). This specimen has EXTREMELY sharp, wellformed crystals and they are translucent yellow and attractive, with good lustre (better in person). The specks on top seem to be minute crystals of the related species chlorargyrite. 4.6 x 4.2 x 3.1 cm
MD-71132 - Iodargyrite - - Archived Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia small cabinet, 6.5 x 5.5 x 5.3 cm
A rich, colorful specimen of this very rare silver species, from the classic and best locality of old Broken Hill. Iodorgyrite is the rarest of the group of related silver chlorides from Broken Hill, and the hardest to obtain today in good crystals. These were mined in the 1940s mostly (with perhaps a trickle coming out later in the 60''s ?). This specimen has EXTREMELY sharp, wellformed microcrystals and they are translucent yellow and attractive, with good lustre (better in person). 6.5 x 5.5 x 5.3 cm
RARE08-2-97 - Chlorargyrite (Bromian-rich) with Iodargyrite - $ 8500 SOLD Block 11, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia cabinet, 11 x 7 x 4.5 cm ex. Albert Chapman ex. Eric Asselborn
Broken Hill is the world's premier locality for this rare "simple" silver halide, found here generally in the 1950s or prior. Once called "Embolite", they are now referred to more specifically as bromian Chlorargyrite (bromine or iodine rich silver chloride depending on the rati of Br to I ). This large display-quality specimen is approx 4 x 3 inches and has SHARP xls, dozens of sharp crystals, to 6mm individually and in clusters to 1 cm. They have a pretty yellow-green color, the best I have seen for chlorargyrite that doesn't cross into iodargyrite. This color and lustre is not ruined by exposure to sunlight as with some specimens. Small yellow crystals in the background are the rarer species, iodargyrite - and they provide a nice accent. This is a major piece that once resided in the private collection of Albert Chapman, Australia's most well-known collector. He donated or sold parts of the collection but kept til his passing the core suite of silver halides from Broken Hill which he had assembled over many years. This collection then passed on to a friend of his, who did the analytical work for Chapman and treasured them as well. This collection then sold intact in 2004 to Eric Asselborn, from whom I obtained the suite 2 years ago. While lesser examples of this mineral and its related species are available on the market, few cabinet specimens of any display quality are available, let alone with such pedigree and documentation. Note the analytical data
RCU-18 - Cuprite with Iodargyrite - $ 950 SOLD Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe, Rudnyi Altai, Western-Siberian Region, Russia miniature, 4.5 x 3.8 x 3.1 cm
A sharp and sparkling, lustrous cluster of intergrown, octahedral dark red cuprite crystals , to 1.1 cm . It i sas near pristine as you can wish. An interesting occurrence of lustrous, lemon yellow, clusters of microcrystallized iodargyrite, a rare silver iodide, can be found in tiny vugs on the back side of this specimen (highly unusual!). This is in any case a very fine miniature, with good condition and eye appeal, that is somewhat better in person
RCU-20 - Cuprite with Iodargyrite - $ 2400 SOLD Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe, Rudnyi Altai, Western-Siberian Region, Russia miniature, 4.7 x 3.7 x 2.9 cm
A superb floating large miniature, with both incredibly fine cuprite crystals and a rich and attractive association to native silver (which is highly unusual). Two, doubly-terminated, metallic, dark red octahedrons of cuprite (3.5 and 3 cm across), are stacked on top of each other in a cluster that looks good any which orientation you show it. The crystals are equant, well formed and remarkably free of flaws. They have high lustre and are very sharp, one in particular showing unusual complex face modifications. The contrasting silver in webs of thin dendritic crystals, is a welcome accent. For overall style, and significance, this is one of our favorite pieces in the lots we have picked from. IT IS MUCH BETTER IN PERSON - more 3-dimensional and more lustrous than the photos can easily convey!
T06-44 - Iodargyrite - $ 850 SOLD Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia large cabinet, 4.6 x 4.2 x 3.1 cm
An impressively rich, colorful specimen of this very rare silver species, from the classic and best locality of old Broken Hill. It was formerly in the Don Belsher collection, and he got it from Walt Lidstrom in 1984. Iodorgyrite is the rarest of the group of related silver chlorides from Broken Hill, and the hardest to obtain today in good crystals. These were mined in the 1940s mostly (with perhaps a trickle coming out later in the 60's ?). This specimen has EXTREMELY sharp, wellformed crystals and they are translucent yellow and attractive, with good lustre (better in person). The specks on top seem to be minute crystals of the related species chlorargyrite. All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
