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A SHOWY and SOLID, 3-dimensional nest of spinel-twinned silver crystals from Batopilas, Mexico. This is very rich, classic material with a very nice patina. Comes with an older label and I believe that this piece predates the early 1980s bonanza of Batopilas silvers of more gracile, less massive, form. WEIGHT is hefty at 136 grams. Ex. John Durkos and George Elling Collections.

Product details

SpeciesSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Batopilas

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.
Silver
Regional guide
Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico — iconic native-silver district famed for wires, herringbone dendrites, and stark calcite, a sought locality for collectors.