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Pyrargyrite

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Pyrargyrite, 4.5 cm, from the Poder vein, San Genaro mine, Castrovirreyna, Peru; collected with Tony Jones in September 1977.

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SpeciesPyrargyrite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityPeru, Huancavelica, San Genaro Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 285
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Pyrargyrite
Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrargyrite
ruby-silver with deep red color in transmitted light, dark reflective surface, and sharp trigonal prisms on matrix; scarce, highly collectible.
Pyrargyrite
Regional guide
Pyrargyrite from San Genaro Mine
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Locality guide
San Genaro Mine
San Genaro Mine, Peru - famed for pyrargyrite and miargyrite, a historic epithermal silver deposit and key collector locality, plus rare type minerals.