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Silver, Acanthite

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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Wire silver crystals with acanthite, 5.1 cm, from the Uchucchacua mine, Lima Department, Peru (CM29704). Acquired from Mineral Movies in 2012; Debra L. Wilson photo.

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Species
Silver, AcanthiteAbout Silver →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Peru, Lima, Uchucchacua Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 62

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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.
Regional guide
Silver from Uchucchacua Mine
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