Native Silver

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Native silver, 6 cm, from the La Valenciana mine, Veta Madre, Guanajuato, Mexico (no. 1122). Acquired in February 2018 from Kevin Ward; Jean des Rivières photo.

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SpeciesSilver

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions6.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityArgentina, Mendoza Province, La Valenciana Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 22

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Jean des Rivières

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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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