Native Silver, Galena

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Native silver on galena, 4.1 cm, from Level 6 or 7, Lugar San Juan Poniente, Ojuela mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico (no. 1051). Acquired in June 2016. Jean des Rivières photo.

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SpeciesSilver, Galena

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.1 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 23

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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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