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Silver

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Mostly silver, with some calcite, and quite thick and heavy, this rich specimen (which came out of the Don Belsher Collection) is a mass of intricate wire silver, from the classic locality for this material. It is basically a dense mass of completely crystallized silver! Mined in Batopilas in 1960s. 6.1 x 4.9 x 2.1cm

Product details

SpeciesSilver
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.1 x 4.9 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Batopilas

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Silver
Mineral guide
Learn about Silver
native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
Silver
Regional guide
Silver from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico — iconic native-silver district famed for wires, herringbone dendrites, and stark calcite, a sought locality for collectors.