Detailed information
Species
Native Bismuth
Dimensions
66 x 43 x 39
mm
Locality
Schneeberg Erzgebirge, Saxony Germany
Condition
No recorded repairs
Cleavages of metallic Native Bismuth measuring to 4 x 1.5 cm are embedded in a Quartz veinstone with a silvery metallic mineral, possibly Nickelskutterudite. From the Schneeberg mining area in Saxony, Germany, the Bismuth displays intermittent streaks of characteristic iridescent colours occurring a brassy-light yellow with minor pink, mauve and blue. A rich example of Native Bismuth from Schneeberg.