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Silver (Spinel Twinned)

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Beautiful elongated, spinel-twinned Silver crystals set in parallel growth. These gorgeous Silvers have superb luster and form, and together they look like a set of feathers. Even better in person, this is a fabulous and elegant thumbnail that has to rank among the top examples of such crystals for this style. It is a stunning object, in person.

Product details

SpeciesSilver, Spinel
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.2 x 0.4 x 0.4 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.