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Silver and Cerussite

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A "spongy," but hefty lead-rich ore is the host for patches of silver, to 1.0 cm across, with good oxidation patina. The silver is associated with blebs of grayish-white cerussite. This oldtime specimen appears to date back to the EARLY part of the 19th century, perhaps the mid-1800s or earlier. The name alone indicates it was taken and labeled before the mini-silver rush in which this mine was consolidated into Silver Hill. Ex Philadelphia Academy of Science with a total of three old labels. SOLD AS A SET ONLY with item TUC8-104

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 x 5.3 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
Regional guide
Silver from North Carolina
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