Gold on Galena and Quartz
Brooklyn Mine, Brown's Gulch, Silverton, Silverton District, San Juan Co., Colorado, USA
This exceptionally rare and visually striking association specimen originates from the historic Brooklyn Mine, located just a few miles northwest of Silverton in the renowned San Juan Mountains mining district. The specimen showcases several small yet robust clusters of bright, slightly reddish oxidized native gold beautifully contrasting with a matrix of galena a significant silver and lead-bearing mineral. Gold occurring in association with galena is considered quite uncommon in the mineral collecting world, making this combination especially desirable among collectors. Specimens from the Brooklyn Mine are rarely encountered on today’s market, adding to the uniqueness and collectible value of this remarkable piece. A fine example of a classic Colorado mineral association, it offers both geological interest and visual appeal for advanced collectors.
29 x 40 x 20mm
68.12 grams