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Miargyrite-rich Silver ore (Cal Tech Coll.)
- Rand Silver Mine (Kelly Mine), Red Mountain, Randsburg area, San Bernardino Co., CA
- Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 6.0 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 06/06/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/13/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very rich, old-time and uncommon silver ore specimen from the Kelly Mine of Randsburg, California. A broad vein on both sides is filled with sparkly, gray-metallic, miargyrite-rich silver ore and is loaded with euhedral microcrystals. Miargyrite is a rare silver, antimony sulfosalt. Ex. Cal Tech Collection and a note on the back says the piece has been XRD'd. Rich ore at 122 grams.