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Acanthite from Torres Mine, Guanajuato, Guanajuato Municipality, Guanajuato, Mexico

When you see skeletal silver minerals like this one your first thought is often of aguilarite, but after analysis, there is almost no selenium present in this lot. But the unusual form and association with little jewels of apophyllite make for very appealing specimens.

Product details

SpeciesAcanthiteFluorapophyllite-(K)
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm
Added on05/14/2026
LocalityMexico, Guanajuato, Torres Mine

Current owner

DB
Dave Bunk Minerals
Member since 2026

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Acanthite
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, stable low-temperature Ag2S; black masses with cubic crystals argentite pseudomorphs on calcite; prized for form and notable localities.
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