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Silver, Acanthite

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An aesthetic, two-sided "spear" of spinel-twinned silver from Batopilas, Mexico. The specimen is very nicely burnished and is accented with tiny acanthite crystals. Classic material from this locale and the Mullane Collection. The faded label accompanying the piece is from the 1970s.

Product details

SpeciesSilver, Acanthite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 1.0 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Batopilas

Known provenance

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

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native silver with wire, leaf, and dendritic forms, bright luster and patina; prized for rare isometric crystals and iconic localities in collections.
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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.
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