OLD RARE LOCALE Native Gold With Galena & Pyrite MONTGOMERY CO. , MARYLAND
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Reference Number: Avaluer:31125035 | Modified Item: No |
Native Gold in Quartz with Galena & PyriteMontgomery Co., Maryland, USA4.1cm x 2.9cm x 1.4cmcollected ca. 1899
Description/Interesting Notes: A very rare, old time example of native gold from Maryland!!! This specimen hosts a rich showing of native gold in association with galena, pyrite, and other related sulphides in a quartz matrix!!! This region was home to several 19th century gold mines although specimens are very rare today...!!! This specimen is from the collection of Joe Dague and retains his label with notation that this material was collected c.1899!!! (I showed this specimen to Maryland mineral expert Fred Parker who agreed it was characteristic material)!!! RARE 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!!!
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