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Up for listing is an authentic, 28.04-gram piece of underground mining history. This high-contrast lode ore matrix specimen was professionally retrieved directly from inside a historic, 19th-century underground gold mine located in the mineralized Mojave Desert region of Nevada.Geological & Historical Highlights:
• Multi-Mineral Vein: This piece displays a distinct hydrothermal vein line cutting through a crystalline granite matrix. The vein is heavily loaded with sparkling metallic Pyrite and brassy Chalcopyrite.
• Rare Color Indicators: The specimen features a beautiful, bright pop of blue-green Chrysocolla/Malachite oxidation on the edge, seamlessly blended with deep iron-oxide capping minerals.
• Historic Old West Pedigree: Professionally extracted from a true 1800s underground shaft, this specimen features raw, uncleaned, and sharp angular faces that surface-collected rocks simply cannot replicate.Specifications:
• Weight: 28.04 grams (Verified on digital scale)
• Locality: Historic 1800s Mining District, Mojave Desert, Nevada, USA
• Condition: 100% natural, uncleaned, raw underground mine-run specimen.A premier addition for mining memorabilia collectors, mineral hobbyists, or geology enthusiasts looking for a piece with excellent color and clear vein structure. You will receive the exact specimen shown.ID# 33-713-4
