Acanthite
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A drop-dead gorgeous and aesthetic Fresnillo acanthite thumbnail. A super-sharp, lustrous, 1.1 cm, rounded acanthite crystal sits atop branching stalks of acanthite and is nicely accented by a bit of quartz. This showy piece has a very anthropmorphic look. The large crystal looks like a head.
Product details
SpeciesAcanthite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Zacatecas, Fresnillo de González Echeverría
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Acanthite
, stable low-temperature Ag2S; black masses with cubic crystals argentite pseudomorphs on calcite; prized for form and notable localities.Regional guide
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