Acanthite

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Acanthite, 2.6 cm, from the San Juan de Rayas mine, Guanajuato, Mexico. Part of the 2010 Desautels Award winning display. Illustrated in Mineral Collections in Arizona-II (2020) and in Mineralogical Record (September–October 2016). Ex Brad Van Scriver (1931-2019), ex Russell E. Behnke, ex Beth Gordon (1912-1984), ex Jack Young (1921-2002). Photo: Jeff Scovil.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 119

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
Jack YoungNot disclosed
Beth GordonNot disclosed
Russell E. BehnkeNot disclosed
Brad Van ScriverNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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, stable low-temperature Ag2S; black masses with cubic crystals argentite pseudomorphs on calcite; prized for form and notable localities.
Regional guide
Acanthite from San Juan de Rayas Mine
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