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NATIVE Silver in Gypsum

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The combination of Native Silver and Gypsum is really quite an unusual one, but works really well presentation-wise. This association with crystallized branching dendrites of Native Silver surrounded by platy Gypsum var. Selenite was known from Batopilas in Chihuahua, Mexico way back in the 1970s but specimens are rarely seen now. This great large miniature piece, showing this classic combination comes from the superb systematic worldwide collection assembled by brothers Martin and Michael Günther (1951-2007 & 1956-2021) and is in fine condition.

Product details

SpeciesSilver, Gypsum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm
Added on01/07/2026
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Batopilas

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$300.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
Learn about Silver
native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
Silver
Regional guide
Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico — iconic native-silver district famed for wires, herringbone dendrites, and stark calcite, a sought locality for collectors.