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$90.00
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$120.00
Mineral specimens from the Pack Rat Mine in Montana became known primarily through small-scale collecting rather than large commercial production. Early miners occasionally saved attractive pieces of crystallized minerals encountered while following the ore veins, and some of these specimens later entered private collections. Interest from mineral collectors increased during the mid-twentieth century as reports of well-formed crystals and unusual mineral associations circulated among hobbyists and dealers. Because the workings were relatively small, most specimens recovered from the mine were limited in number and often obtained directly from underground pockets or from material on nearby dumps. A portion of the better examples gradually found their way into mineral shows, museum collections, and the hands of regional collectors. Today, specimens attributed to the Pack Rat Mine are considered relatively uncommon and are usually associated with material recovered during earlier periods of mining and collecting. While the mine is actively held as claim, no known current specimen production exists.
This specimen is a classic plate of baryte, crystals showing on all sides of the specimen. A late-stage crust encases some of the crystals but overall, visual appeal is great. Rich honey brown color. Accompanied by a handwritten label by Chuck Borland, and the label of Tom and Judy Tucker.
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(3.1 × 1.9 × 1.0 in - 7.8 × 4.8 × 2.2 cm) 3.9oz / 110g
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Mineral specimens from the Pack Rat Mine in Montana became known primarily through small-scale collecting rather than large commercial production. Early miners occasionally saved attractive pieces of crystallized minerals encountered while following the ore veins, and some of these specimens later entered private collections. Interest from mineral collectors increased during the mid-twentieth century as reports of well-formed crystals and unusual mineral associations circulated among hobbyists and dealers. Because the workings were relatively small, most specimens recovered from the mine were limited in number and often obtained directly from underground pockets or from material on nearby dumps. A portion of the better examples gradually found their way into mineral shows, museum collections, and the hands of regional collectors. Today, specimens attributed to the Pack Rat Mine are considered relatively uncommon and are usually associated with material recovered during earlier periods of mining and collecting. While the mine is actively held as claim, no known current specimen production exists.
This specimen is a classic plate of baryte, crystals showing on all sides of the specimen. A late-stage crust encases some of the crystals but overall, visual appeal is great. Rich honey brown color. Accompanied by a handwritten label by Chuck Borland, and the label of Tom and Judy Tucker.
Thank you so much for viewing! Please message for any further information
(3.1 × 1.9 × 1.0 in - 7.8 × 4.8 × 2.2 cm) 3.9oz / 110g
Orders ship Mondays
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