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Pyrargyrite

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A lustrous, sharp, 1.1 cm, ruby silver, pyrargyrite crystal jauntily perched on the side of mountain-shaped sulfide matrix with spider web quartz veins from the famous Lill Mine at Pribram. This classic, old-time and showy piece was mined 1890-1900 according to the Joself Vajdak label, a Pribram specialist.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 4.3 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Pyrargyrite
Mineral guide
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ruby-silver with deep red color in transmitted light, dark reflective surface, and sharp trigonal prisms on matrix; scarce, highly collectible.
Regional guide
Pyrargyrite from Jáchymov ore district
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