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Proustite with Native Silver & Quartz

North Star mine, Lander Hill, Reese River District, Lander Co., Nevada

8.37cm x 5.6cm x 4.63cm

George J. Brush (1831-1912)

Ex. Michigan College of Mines No. 1911


Description/Interesting Notes:

A rare, historic specimen from Nevada's Silver Boom!!! In 1862, a few short years after the Comstock Lode discovery, the Reese River mining district was the second major silver discovery in Nevada!!! The Reese River district area was feverishly mined and was effectively exhausted in 1887!!! This specimen hosts a significant showing of proustite scattered throughout the matrix present as large masses, grains, veins, and crusts!!! In addition to the proustite there are numerous small areas of native silver present as well!!! The native silver is present as darkly colored, slightly protruding veins and lighter colored masses in intimate association with some bright red proustite!!! There is much more to see going on with this specimen upon close inspection with a loupe or a scope!!! This specimen is from the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and retains its original label, as well as an older Michigan College of Mines label and its original antique glass-lined specimen box from the museum as well!!! This specimen also retains an old label George J. Brush (1831-1912) as well!!! Specimens from Nevada's "Silver Boom" are rarely seen today!!! 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!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY OCTOBER 27th!!!


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