The PC Mine has minimal history beyond is specimen production, which first dates to 1983. At that time, the privately owned land was partly lease from Forest Klies by W. C. Van Laer, until 1987. In 1988, Pete Knudsen, Bryant Harris, and Elvis “Buzz” Gray acquired the mining lease and Knudsen would later assume full ownership in 1990. By 2005 any workable breccia was considered mined out. The deposit sits at river level on a private land cabin site. The mine was most well known for its production of Japan Law twin crystals, and tourmaline included quartz crystals. In addition, excellent gem quality sphalerite was also present, with galena, anhydrite and pyrite as well.
This specimen classic doubly terminated quartz with just the right amount of tourmaline! The aesthetics speak for itself. Some abrasion is present, but is largely accepted from the locale due to the nature of the deposit. Excellent crystal, this is a great representative piece of a now closed, and classic Montana locale!
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(2.3 × 0.9 × 1.0 in - 5.8 × 2.2 × 2.5 cm) 1.6oz / 44g
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The PC Mine has minimal history beyond is specimen production, which first dates to 1983. At that time, the privately owned land was partly lease from Forest Klies by W. C. Van Laer, until 1987. In 1988, Pete Knudsen, Bryant Harris, and Elvis “Buzz” Gray acquired the mining lease and Knudsen would later assume full ownership in 1990. By 2005 any workable breccia was considered mined out. The deposit sits at river level on a private land cabin site. The mine was most well known for its production of Japan Law twin crystals, and tourmaline included quartz crystals. In addition, excellent gem quality sphalerite was also present, with galena, anhydrite and pyrite as well.
This specimen classic doubly terminated quartz with just the right amount of tourmaline! The aesthetics speak for itself. Some abrasion is present, but is largely accepted from the locale due to the nature of the deposit. Excellent crystal, this is a great representative piece of a now closed, and classic Montana locale!
Thank you so much for viewing! Please message for any further information
(2.3 × 0.9 × 1.0 in - 5.8 × 2.2 × 2.5 cm) 1.6oz / 44g
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