Gold, Pyrite

Locality: San Pedro Mine, New Placers District, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico, USA

Museum quality specimen of crystalline Native Gold wires on Calcite with Pyrite!
Without a doubt, this is the finest Gold specimen I have ever seen from the San Pedro Mine in
Santa Fe County, New Mexico! When one sees this 7.5 cm by 10 cm by 3.5 cm specimen, you are
immediately struck by its aesthetics and perfect overall balance. The bright yellow Gold emerges
from the white Calcite seam at the top and extends all the way to the bottom. On the far right side
of the matrix there is a single Pyrite cube that adds the perfect finishing touch to this remarkable
specimen. This piece, when placed in a display case, will be the center of attention every time!
Ex. Dyck, Kevin Ward Collections
Currently in the Ian Bruce Collection

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Photo added: 5th Mar 2008

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