The Rosetta Mine in Montana was opened during the late nineteenth century, when prospectors were actively exploring the region’s mineralized belts. Early development centered on following narrow veins that carried valuable metals, with small crews working the property through a series of shallow shafts and drifts. Ownership changed hands several times as investors attempted to expand operations and improve output, reflecting the uncertain economics typical of smaller mines. Activity rose and fell over the years, often tied to metal prices and the difficulty of sustaining production at depth. By the early twentieth century the workings were largely abandoned, leaving the Rosetta as a modest but telling example of Montana’s early mining era. The deposit resides on private land, with the adit sealed off due to trespass collecting in recent years.
This specimen is a classic example of azurite from the Rosetta Mine in Montana! A sparkling druze of crystals rests atop a goethite dominant matrix. Delicate, specimens from this locality seldom display sturdy nature. This hoevwer does have good solid rock for a matrix overall. A rare example of a rare Montana locale!
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(2.3 × 1.9 × 0.8 in - 5.8 × 4.8 × 2.0 cm) 1.2oz / 36g
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The Rosetta Mine in Montana was opened during the late nineteenth century, when prospectors were actively exploring the region’s mineralized belts. Early development centered on following narrow veins that carried valuable metals, with small crews working the property through a series of shallow shafts and drifts. Ownership changed hands several times as investors attempted to expand operations and improve output, reflecting the uncertain economics typical of smaller mines. Activity rose and fell over the years, often tied to metal prices and the difficulty of sustaining production at depth. By the early twentieth century the workings were largely abandoned, leaving the Rosetta as a modest but telling example of Montana’s early mining era. The deposit resides on private land, with the adit sealed off due to trespass collecting in recent years.
This specimen is a classic example of azurite from the Rosetta Mine in Montana! A sparkling druze of crystals rests atop a goethite dominant matrix. Delicate, specimens from this locality seldom display sturdy nature. This hoevwer does have good solid rock for a matrix overall. A rare example of a rare Montana locale!
Thank you so much for viewing! Please message for any further information
(2.3 × 1.9 × 0.8 in - 5.8 × 4.8 × 2.0 cm) 1.2oz / 36g
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