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Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine, Lima, Peru

This acanthite is one of the finest thumbnail/toenail specimens of the species I have ever come across. It is perfectly picturesque with an incredibly unique sculptural appeal. This piece was acquired during the 2024 Tucson Show.

Product details

SpeciesAcanthite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on02/24/2026
LocalityPeru, Lima, Uchucchacua Mine
Current owner
John Capelli
John Capelli
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Member since 2026

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Acanthite
Mineral guide
Learn about Acanthite
, stable low-temperature Ag2S; black masses with cubic crystals argentite pseudomorphs on calcite; prized for form and notable localities.
Acanthite
Regional guide
Acanthite from Uchucchacua Mine
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Uchucchacua Mine
A collector's guide to Uchucchacua Mine, Peru: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 262 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.