Silver in Quartz??? Found it on the side of the railroad tracks!

[benjaminstreasures]

What kind of mineral is the slate part??

 

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[benjaminstreasures]

I tried using a magnifying glass for a better picture etc

 

[tinpan]

Hi , Run a md coil or a pinpointer over the specimen . See if you get a response or not . Simples TP

 

[coinman123]

Maybe mica?

 

[Johncoho]

It does have a silver look to it. Could also be lead or Perlite?

 

[smokeythecat]

I'm thinking loellingite. It has that bright shiny appearance. Silver is generally dull grey or blackish. Loellingite is a great find if that's what it is.

 

[Argentium]

I think you have mica in your quartz !

 

[ecmjamsit]

General Location?

I have seen sylvanite like that here in Colorado. Sylvanite is very rich gold ore. What state you find this in?