Beautiful Bessie G Mine specimen from the historic La Plata Mining District of southwestern Colorado.
This 6.65-ounce specimen features an impressive natural crystal structure with heavy mineralization and secondary mineralization throughout. Contrasting dark mineralization, golden-brown staining, quartz-rich crystal formations, and numerous exposed mineralized areas give this piece excellent character from multiple viewing angles.
Weight: 6.65 oz (approximately 188.5 grams)
Origin: Bessie G Mine, La Plata Mountains, La Plata County, Colorado
Condition: Natural, unpolished specimen
The Bessie G is privately owned patented mining property, and this specimen comes directly from the property.
Minerals documented from the Bessie G Mine locality include native gold, quartz, calaverite, sylvanite, krennerite, hessite, coloradoite, petzite, stützite, altaite, montbrayite, cinnabar, magnolite, pyrite, marcasite, arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, galena, sphalerite, acanthite, hematite, calcite, dolomite, siderite, fluorite, baryte and other associated minerals.
Important: The mineral list above represents minerals documented from the Bessie G Mine locality and is included for geological and historical reference. Not all of these minerals are represented, identified, or being advertised as present in this individual specimen.
An excellent piece for mineral collectors, Colorado mining-history collectors, display, study, or anyone interested in historic Western mining specimens.
The coin shown in the photographs is for size reference only and is not included.
You will receive the exact Bessie G specimen pictured.
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