Silver, Acanthite
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A dramatic, sculptural cabinet specimen covered with gorgeous and thick nests of brightly burnished, curled and curved silver wires set on a knobby matrix of solid, crudely crystallized acanthite from a recent find at the Imiter Mine of Morocco. The silver wires in the multitude of nests are a marvel to behold. Weighs 546 grams or 1.2 pounds.
Product details
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.4 x 7.8 x 5.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Imiter mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.Regional guide
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