Quartz

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Mineral specimens from the famous Comstock Lode at Virginia City, Nevada are rare today, even in museums. The remoteness of the locality and lack of "showy" specimens precluded high-graders, other than for rich ore. The bonanza silver ores were depleted by 1878. This old-time, excellent cabinet specimen from the famous Savage Mine consists of glassy, transparent to translucent quartz crystals to about 3.0 cm. Rarely are mine locations known for Comstock Lode specimens, so this piece is exceptional. Ex. Russell Jones Collection and accompanied by an older Minerals Unlimited label.