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Acanthite with Polybasite

Unknown Owner
A neat silver mineral specimen displaying a somewhat arborescent-like form with abundant intergrown crystals of metallic grey Acanthite crystals measuring to 6mm, with some iridescence, associated with rare platy groups of Polybasite. A very rich old-time specimen from Freiberg, Germany.

Product details

Species
Acanthite, PolybasiteAbout Acanthite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Germany, Saxony, Freiberg

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$4,000.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Acanthite
, stable low-temperature Ag2S; black masses with cubic crystals argentite pseudomorphs on calcite; prized for form and notable localities.
Regional guide
Acanthite from Freiberg
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