A rare, old time example of sylvanite and from Colorado!!! This specimen hosts a rich showing of darkly colored
hessite in association with numerous silvery crystals of sylvanite!!!
The hessite is present as darkly colored metallic masses
while the sylvanite is present as thin, elongated crystals included within the matrix!!! In addition to the large, prominent
mass of hessite there are numerous small masses and grains richly scattered throughout the matrix!!! One can see
juxtaposed crystals of sylvanite and masses of hessite on almost every side of the specimen!!!
Upon close inspection with a loupe or scope
one can see that there is also some curious, unidentified telluride material present as some tiny, submillimeter
crystals and masses in some areas as well!!! Rare old time material!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
**We have just returned from the annual Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona!!! Be sure to stay tuned as we will be listing our exciting acquisitions throughout the next coming weeks!!!***