Acanthite, Pyrargyrite
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Sparkly, sharp, olive-green acanthite pseudomorphs after pyrargyrite crystals in vuggy, jackstraw fashion form a very rich and excellent specimen from the famous mines at Guanajuato, Mexico. Ex. Dave Stoudt Collection. Many of the pseudos have hoppered terminations and the crystals reach 2.1 cm.
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SpeciesAcanthite, Pyrargyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 5.5 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Guanajuato
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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, 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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