Silver, Calcite

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specimen
specimen
Silver, Calcite
SpeciesSize
Comments
Details
ColorsSilver
Origin
San Fernando Mine, Vetagrande, Mun. de Vetagrande, Zacatecas, Mexico
SizeSmall
Dimensions6.9 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm
Species
Description
An EXTREMELY RICH and SHOWY specimen of bright to burnished, arborescent, spinel-twinned silver crystals aesthetically covering blocky calcite matrix on this EXCELLENT, OLD-TIMER from the less well-known San Fernando Mine on the famous Vetagrande at Zacatecas, Mexico. Accompanied by an old John Albanese, a prominent East Coast dealer, label dating from 1953-1968. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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