Sylvanite on Quartz (classic Colorado)

Cresson Mine, Cripple Creek Dist., Teller Co., Colorado
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 4.5 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 07/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/01/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Clusters of splendent, silvery-golden, sylvanite lathes up to about 4 mm are attractively scattered on the vein quartz on this showy and highy representative example from the Cresson Mine at Cripple Creek. Such pieces are around 100 years old. A desirable Colorado classic.

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