PYRARGYRITE with STEPHANITE and ARGENTOPYRITE - Bad Schlema, Germany

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ColorsGrey
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Description
An excellent specimen of well-developed stout crystals of Pyrargyrite from the Schlema mining area in Saxony, Germany. Bright metallic grey terminated crystals of Pyrargyrite form a group in parallel habit measuring to 3cm with hopper development. Crystals of Pyrargyrite are associated with Stephanite and microcrystals of Argentopyrite. A neat and rich specimen of well-formed Pyrargyrite from the area.
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