Massive Jamesonite
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
A unique, old-time Cornwall specimen with a fabulous provenance. The piece is solid, metallic-gray bright Jamesonite microcrystals. Cornwall is the
type locality
for Jamesonite, but
massive
Jamesonite specimens, such as this are rare. The beautifully handwritten label indicates that this classic specimen was personally collected by Sir Arthur Russell on the dumps of this much less well-known mine in 1906. Ex. Mullane Collection.
Locality
Port Quin Mine, Port Quin, St Minver, Area West of Wadebridge, Wadebridge District, Cornwall, England, UK
Dimensions
4.6 x 2.8 x 1.4 cm.
Specimen Grade
B
Photograph
www.iRocks.com Photo
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