Description/Interesting Notes:
An incredible example of this rare silver and
gold bearing species from the type locality - the Comstock Lode!!! This specimen consists of a very rich
showing of darkly colored uytenbogaardtite and native silver in association with pyrite, quartz, stephanite (and likely related species in minor
association)!!! The uytenbogaardite comprises the majority of the darkly colored parts of the specimen and the native silver is present as a
very rich network of veins and masses that are closely associated with brecciated pyrite!!! Much of the brassy, silvery areas are in fact native silver!!!
It is my understanding that the native silver likely has a significant gold content which results in its slightly golden hue!!! This is a KILLER
example of uytenbogaardtite - as well as a very rich native silver specimen from this historic locality!!! This incredible specimen
retains an old label from Forrest Cureton as well!!! Don't miss out on this valuable and fantastic rarity!!! The pics hardly
do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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