Gold (Var: Electrum), Quartz, Sphalerite
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A fantastic and historic slabbed specimen of Gold (var "Electrum") from the famous Idarado mine (650 Level, Tomboy Vein). The Gold has a lustrous, bright, metallic appearance, and stands out beautifully against the snow-white Quartz and black Sphalerite matrix. It was collected by Andy Sutyak of Ouray, Colorado in 1927. The piece later went to Clancy Fleetwood (Brian Kosnar's great-grandfather), and in 1984 became part of the famous Colorado mineral collection of Richard Kosnar, whose hand-painted catalogue number (G1084Tb) is on the bottom of the specimen. Ex. Richard Kosnar Collection.
Product details
SpeciesGold, Sphalerite, Quartz, Electrum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 8.8 x 0.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Idarado Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.Regional guide
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