Silver
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This piece came from a new find at Porco about 8 months ago (2009). It is a good quality group of crystalline Silver with some pseudo-wires forming an interesting specimen. This is a good toenail specimen from a classic Bolivian locality. The mine at Porco is the oldest and most significant Silver mine in Bolivia, and obtaining specimens is next to impossible because miners rarely bring out anything for sale, as the mine is a large commercial production, and virtually everything goes into the crusher. Most everything that evades the crusher is usually taken out of Bolivia by a geologist who has an "in" at the mine, or sometimes a group of brave miners risk losing their jobs by sneaking out a handful of specimens to raise a little extra money to feed their families. I obtained this piece directly from the miners at Porco a few months ago.
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SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.Regional guide
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