Silver, Calcite
Unknown Owner
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.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.9 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm
Locality
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
Date08/2024
CollectorUnknown Owner
Acquisition priceNot disclosed
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Mineral guideLearn about Silvernative silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
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OriginSan Fernando MineAbout specimens from San Fernando Mine
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