Acanthite, Pyrargyrite
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2.9 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm (largest). A fine 2-piece set of silver sulfide thumbnails from the Rayas Mine at Guanajuato and Consie Prince dealer stock. The taller, skyscraper-like piece consists of sharp, metallic, moderate-lustre acanthite crystals. The second piece is a 3-dimensional cluster of lustrous, blocky pyrargyrite crystals.
Product details
SpeciesAcanthite, Pyrargyrite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Guanajuato, San Juan de Rayas Mine
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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