Wurtzite with Barite - historic/classic US (Ref: AX-35-095)
Gagnon Mine, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, United States
93mm x 73mm x 43mm
minID: QJ9-GP6
A superb specimen of Wurzite from Butte, Montana that is a significant piece, despite being a "black ugly" one. Ex collection of Wallace Gould Levison which he obtained in 1903 from the Roth Collection. The locality detail is quite good for this period, this is attributed to the Gagnon Mine. The original price was $1.50 which was a lot of money at that time, I have not seen a better Wurtzite from Butte. Some Wurtzites from Butte are found to be Sphalerite after analysis, probably pseudomorphs. This was confirmed as Wurtzite but there is considerable Sphalerite as well. The Barite is present as small blades, a minor association. The Wurzites are clustered in shallow vugs and show the typical hexagonal form. The Levison label remains affixed to the specimen and we will provide a photocopy of the relevant page from the Levison collection ledger. This is a choice piece for any good Butte or Sulfide suite. From: Well-Arranged Molecules
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