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Pyrargyrite - Uchucchacua Mine, Peru

Pyrargyrite

SpeciesSize

PyrargyriteSmall

Comments

Details

ColorsSilver

Origin

Peru

Lima

Uchucchacua Mine

SizeSmall

Dimensions7.2 x 4.8 x 3.7 cm

Species

Pyg

Pyrargyrite

Description

Pyrargyrite is of course an extremely rare and sought-after silver mineral. It is a gemmy, very deep red, with glassy luster. Here, the cluster of pyrargyrite is isolated in contrasting white calcite of two crystal forms.

Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.

Unknown owner

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The Arkenstone

Richardson, Texas, USA

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Origin

Pyrargyrite

SpeciesSize

PyrargyriteSmall

Comments

Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.

Unknown owner

Purchase

The Arkenstone

Richardson, Texas, USA