Silver, Copper
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A very fine, highly unusual, very rich cabinet combination ore specimen from the famous Mansfeld Basin of Germany. A nicely burnished, slightly upturned, thin plate of native silver covers the black, bituminous, layered slate. The side view shows nodules and stringers of bright native copper. Very uncommon, very rich silver and copper ore from this ancient district, where mining started around 1200 and finally ceased in 1969. Weighs 257 grams.
Product details
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.9 x 4.8 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony-Anhalt, Mansfeld Basin
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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