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Native Lead after Plant Roots

Tubac, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona

1.4cm x 1.15cm x .7cm

Ex. Tony Nikischer Collection


Description/Interesting Notes:

A very rare example of native lead replacing plant roots from Arizona!!! This specimen came from a small find of this very unique and unusual material made decades ago!!! This material is totally natural and consists of a slightly curled group of plant roots that have been completely replaced by native lead!!! Usually these specimens are seen as isolated masses with no associated matrix - however this is a very rare example on matrix!!! The matrix is a small quartz pebble that the plant roots had grown around!!! The native lead "roots" are firmly intergrown with the matrix!!! Upon close inspection with a loupe or a scope one can see that the masses of native lead are actually quite substantial and there also appear to be a small amount of associated lead secondaries present as well!!! Rare and peculiar material indeed!!! These famed specimens are extremely scarce (although I had read about them before, this was the first time I have ever seen one) and matrix examples are exponentially more rare so don't miss out!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!


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