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Acanthite, Polybasite, Chalcopyrite

Unknown Owner
A fine and rich silver ore combination specimen from the famous Rayas Mine at Guanajuato, Mexico. Sparkly, golden-yellow bright chalcopyrite microcrystals cover matrix of essentially solid, bladed polybasite. The polybasite blades poking through the chalcopyrite are iridescent and the whole piece is nicely accented by a couple of sharp, gray acanthite crystals. Ex. Dave Stoudt Collection.

Product details

Species
Chalcopyrite, Acanthite, PolybasiteAbout Chalcopyrite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Mexico, Guanajuato, San Juan de Rayas Mine

Known provenance

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

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Chalcopyrite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcopyrite
brassy-gold, metallic crystals with disphenoid forms and rainbow tarnish; prized for luster, contrast, and localities like Dalnegorsk.
Regional guide
Chalcopyrite from San Juan de Rayas Mine
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