Ex. Byrd Coll. Massive Wolframite Chalcopyrite Fluorite Ore Apex Shaft MO 635g For Sale

Locality: Apex Shaft, Silver Mine District, Madison County, Missouri, USA

Provenance: Ex. Charley Byrd Collection

Mineralogy: Wolframite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Quartz, (Likely Topaz & Argentiferous Galena)

Weight: 635 grams (1 lb 6.4 oz)

Dimensions: 3.75\" x 2.5\" x 2.25\"

Keywords: Polymetallic Ore, Heavy Matrix, Historic Mineral Collection, Missouri Geology

Historic Apex Shaft Polymetallic Ore – Ex. Charley Byrd Collection

Offered here is a remarkably dense, complex polymetallic ore specimen from the highly desirable Apex Shaft in the Missouri Silver Mine District. Weighing an impressive 635 grams for its compact size (3.75\" x 2.5\" x 2.25\"), this piece is a heavy, metal-rich block that perfectly represents the region\'s classic geology. It comes with exceptional provenance from the historic Charley Byrd Collection.

This specimen is a mineralogical powerhouse. The extreme density is driven by a massive, dark matrix composed primarily of wolframite and likely argentiferous galena. Woven throughout this heavy base is a fantastic mix of secondary minerals, including bright, brassy flashes of chalcopyrite, sharp quartz, and distinct zones of purple fluorite. There are also localized areas indicating the presence of topaz.

A superb, heavy \"brute\" of a specimen that tells a great geological story of the historic Apex workings. Perfect for the serious regional or ore collector.

(Please review all photos to appreciate the complex mineralization and heavy metallic zones in this piece.)