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Wire silver with acanthite crystals intermixed, 3.8 cm, from the Pachapaqui District, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesSilver, Acanthite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Pachapaqui mining district
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 196
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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.
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Regional guide
Silver from Pachapaqui mining district
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Locality guide
Pachapaqui mining district
A collector's guide to Pachapaqui mining district, Peru: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 115 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.