Description/Interesting Notes:
A rare combination of two highly prized mineral species - pyrargyrite and gold var. electrum from Washington!!! This specimen
consists of broad, polished slab that shows a rare vein of pyrargyrite and gold var. electrum!!! While there is a thin
vein of pyrargyrite and native gold var. electrum that can be seen on both sides and travels the length of the specimen - there is a large,
prominent mass on one side of the specimen that hosts a dense and impressive showing of both
species!!! The pyrargyrite appears as darkly colored
material with
reddish highlights and a somewhat metallic silvery luster and the native gold var. electrum is present as brilliantly
metallic, silvery-golden masses densely scattered throughout the darkly colored pyrargyrite!!!
Ever since I first read about this occurence I couldn't
wait to see one of these rare combinations of fabled pyrargyrite and native gold in person!!! Amazing, old time material!!! This specimen
retains a handwritten label from Bob Jenkins as well!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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