Acanthite-after-Polybasite/Pearceite(?)
specimen number:
2451069
location:
Uchucchacua Mine, Lima Department, Peru
description: Very interesting pseudomorph specimen showing what at one time was likely a large 5.0 cm tall and 4.0 cm wide crystal of polybasite or pearceite, this now replaced by bright metallic sparkling crystallized acanthite. Crystals of acanthite are scattered throughout the specimen as well. A colorless quartz crystal terminated and measuring 3.5 cm present, as well as a assortment of brownish small crystals of likely siderite. Complete all-around, this is in excellent condition. Very unique and measures 7.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm in size. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 7.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Acanthite):
Acanthite — Morocco
Origin: Imiter mine, Tinghir Cercle, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Number: (9273040)
Size: 3.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
Acanthite — Morocco
Origin: Imiter mine, Tinghir Cercle, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Number: (9273064)
Size: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
Acanthite — Mexico
Origin: Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, Mexico
Number: (2273017)
Size: 8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Related by Location (Uchucchacua Mine):
Rhodochrosite — Peru
Origin: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Lima, Peru
Number: (9302210)
Size: 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm (miniature)
Silver — Peru
Origin: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Lima, Peru
Number: (9273077)
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Silver — Peru
Origin: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon, Lima, Peru
Number: (2273007)
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)