Acanthite from Santa Rita mine, Amatitlán, Guerrero, Mexico - image 1

Acanthite from Santa Rita mine, Amatitlán, Guerrero, Mexico

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A fine combination specimen showing crystals of acanthite and small platy crystals of polybasite forming a cluster with minor calcite. This is in terrific condition. Both minerals are rich in selenium. Collected in the early 2018.

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SpeciesAcanthitePolybasite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityMexico, Guerrero, Santa Rita mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Nov 2024
Price paid
$500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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