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Silver, Rhodochrosite

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An OLD-TIME, showy and extremely rich silver ore combination specimen from the famous Eagle Mine of Colorado. Barbed, spinel-twinned silver crystals to 4.8 cm! saturate the matrix, which is solid pastel-pink rhodochrosite! The silvers have a variable patina, which adds to the attractiveness. Hefty for its size at 110 grams. A CLASSIC Colorado silver. Ex. John Ydren Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 3.9 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
Learn about Silver
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 Eagle Mine
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