Description: These samples are from material directly adjacent to the still open (but fenced off) mine shaft of the famous Bonanza King Mine in Pershing County Nevada. The mine operated intermittently from 1871 to 1910. Activities ceased due to the negative ratio of oxide ore to sulfide ore. Sulfide ore could not be processed economically at the time due to the technology of the era. The Bonanza King Mine was operated by John Mackay who became one of the richest men in the world from his mines in the Famous Comstock Lode in Virginia City, Nevada located just 80 miles south of the Bonanza King Mine along the Humboldt Range. The phrase "Bonanza King" was first assigned to John Mackay, hence the name of his mine and his operating company. The Bonanza King Mine is part of Nevada's early history with an abundance of documentation available online. Of particular interest is a 55 page document from Cornell University titled "The geology of the Bonanza King Mine, Humboldt Range, Pershing County, Nevada". Also of particular importance is a United States Geological Survey Bulletin #1356 stating that the Bonanza King Mine is located in "The Richest Mining District in Nevada" and "most assuredly a large percentage of the gold in the District comes from the Bonanza King Structure". This listing offers a rare opportunity to own 10 pounds of gold and silver ore directly from the renowned Bonanza King Load Mine and is an excellent opportunity to own a unique piece of natural history and is perfect for collectors and anyone interested in the beauty of rocks, fossils, and minerals. These ore samples will include native material that have not been reduced or classified other than to get the material into a bag. The samples will contain material ranging from powder and sandy to rocks at approximately 1 inch minus. Larger quantities are available in addition to solid formation specimens.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Fallon, Nevada
End Time: 2024-11-01T19:26:00.000Z
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