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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.
Product details
SpeciesAcanthite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMexico, Guanajuato, San Juan de Rayas Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 119
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Jack Young | Not disclosed |
| — | Beth Gordon | Not disclosed |
| — | Russell E. Behnke | Not disclosed |
| — | Brad van Scriver (Heliodor Minerals) | Not 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
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