Silver on Cerussite (unusual combination)

Item Description

The famed Bunker Hill Mine in Idaho is certainly best-known for its world-class Pyromorphite specimens, which are among the best examples of the species ever found. Perhaps the most well-known mineral from Bunker Hill is Cerussite, which is found in varying styles from prismatic crystals to "jackstraw" groups to reticulated twins, but what really makes them special is that they are sometimes found in association with Native Silver, which is quite rare in nature. This eye-catching miniature features a pair of diverging, prismatic groups of off-white colored Cerussite which are sitting on minor oxidized matrix, but if you look closely (we've illustrated it in the close-up photos), there are dozens of tiny, beautiful dendritic groups of Native Silver on the surface. A truly rare and alluring association specimen from one of the most famous localities in Idaho.
From the collection of John Whatley, a well-known Georgia collector (1939-2022). John had many interests and hobbies, and favorite hobby was collecting rocks and minerals. He was a member of the Augusta and Aiken, SC Gem and Mineral Society. He also enjoyed collecting arrowheads and he co-authored the book, An Overview of Georgia Projectile Points and Select Cutting Tools. He was a member of the Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama Archaeology Societies and he also enjoyed volunteering in the Archaeology Department at SRS.
You can read more about John at: https://www.thomaspoteet.com/obituaries/john-whatley