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Silver in Calcite

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The Mineralogical Museum, University of Delaware
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Silver in calcite, 14 cm, from Batopilas, Andres del Rio District, Chihuahua, Mexico. Discovered by the Spanish in 1632, the mines of the Batopilas district were operated by an American, Alexander Shepard, from 1880 to 1902, and under his sons until 1920. They probably supplied this specimen.

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Species
Silver, CalciteAbout Silver →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Mexico, Chihuahua, BatopilasRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 17

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Mineral guide
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
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Regional guide
Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico — renowned for native silver in calcite veins, dramatic dendritic forms, and collector-worthy historic mining lore.