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Acanthite with Silver

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Acanthite with silver, 8 cm, from Hongda mine, Shanxi, China. Joaquim Callén photo.

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SpeciesSilver, Acanthite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Shanxi, Hongda Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 227
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Joan Massague

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Silver
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.
Silver
Regional guide
Silver from Hongda Mine
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Locality guide
Hongda Mine
Hongda Mine, China: a premier silver locality with acanthite and native silver wires, dramatic cabinet specimens, and notable rarity for modern collectors.