Silver in Calcite

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Silver in calcite, 6.2 cm, from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Michael J. Taylor photo.

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SpeciesSilver, Calcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 177

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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.