Acanthite
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Alexander Schauss
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Acanthite, 1.9 cm, from the San Carlos vein, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Jeff Scovil photo.
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SpeciesAcanthite
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Dimensions1.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMexico, Zacatecas, San Luis Shaft
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 97
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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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