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Silver

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A CLASSIC, aesthetic, old-time specimen from the Sorbonne Museum collection of elongated, spinel-twinned silver wire crystals to 2.7 cm on massive silver matrix from the most classic locale of Kongsberg, Norway. Ex Gilbert Gauthier (with label) and Richard Hauck Collections. Sorbonne label! 69 grams. This is a hefty, solid, important crystallized silver specimen for a mine known for its wire silver, mainly. 5.2 x 3.8 x 2.1 cm

Product details

SpeciesSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.8 x 2.1 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 Kongsberg
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