Pyrargyrite

$4,000.00

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Not only are these very large, and beautifully crystallized Pyrargyrite crystals but they are from one of Europe's famed silver-mining regions - St. Andreasberg - and sit wonderfully well on their classic Calcite matrix. As an extremely large miniature to smaller cabinet specimen this is a really well-balanced piece for display, showing off the excellent submetallic to resinous lustre, classic deep grey-purple to indigo-blue colour and flashes of red internal reflections within the Pyrargyrite. The main crystal, or perhaps complex crystal aggregate reaches an impressive 2.4 cm across, roundish in overall form, but with wonderful striated faces. There are some rough, fractured surfaces, but these mirror closely the natural Pyrargyrite crystal faces and so are not at all obvious on first viewing. The second crystal/crystal group is dominated by a tall extremely well-formed individual crystal. The way these crystals present, rising prominently above the Calcite matrix, is particularly nice, and a standout feature. Undoubtedly an older specimen, this is a really fine classic for St. Andreasberg.