Silver feather (old classic) ex Joan Massague Coll.

Chanarcillo, Copiapo Prov., Atacama Region, Chile
Miniature, 3.6 x 2.0 x 0.5 cm
Start Time: 01/14/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/21/2010 7:08:07 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The famous mines at Chanarcillo, Chile produced a rich array of beautiful silver-related species. This aesthetic "feather" of elongated, spinel-twinned silver crystals is a classic Chanarcillo habit. Tiny acanthite crystals richly pepper the feather and the pod of attached matrix are striking accents. Undoubtably century-old material, but no proof. Ex Dr. Joan Massague Collection. Valued at $900-1200.

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