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Pyrargyrite

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A very well-crystallized specimen group of the silver sulfosalt Pyrargyrite from Colquechaca area in Bolivia a major silver mining area to the north of Colquechaca mining from the Spanish colonial era. Crystals of metallic grey Pyrargyrite measure to over 1 cm in an open , with some red colour still remaining here and there. An excellent cluster of Pyrargyrite crystals from the area. The specimen comes on an acrylic base.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$6,000.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Pyrargyrite
Mineral guide
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ruby-silver with deep red color in transmitted light, dark reflective surface, and sharp trigonal prisms on matrix; scarce, highly collectible.
Regional guide
Pyrargyrite from Colquechaca
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    Pyrargyrite - Colquechaca, Potosí, Bolivia