Sphalerite

specimen number:
2133143

location:
Camp Bird Mine, Ouray Co., Colorado, USA

description:
Fine thumbnail for this famous locality, lustrous black twinned crystals of sphalerite without matrix. In good condition.

The Camp Bird Mine in Ouray County, Colorado, is a historic gold and silver mining operation that was discovered in the late 1800s and became one of the most productive mines in the San Juan Mountains. Development expanded in the early 20th century with extensive underground workings following rich vein deposits hosted in volcanic rocks. The mine produced significant amounts of gold and silver along with other metals and remained active for many decades under various operators. Although operations eventually declined, the Camp Bird Mine is remembered as one of the most important producers in the Ouray district and a key part of Colorado mining history.

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