Acanthite after Pyrargyrite
specimen number:
4162083
location:
Guanajuato, Mexico
description:
Prismatic terminated crystals of what were once pyrargyrite to 0.8 cm in size, these forming a matrix less cluster and replaced by crystallized acanthite. Chalcopyrite present as well. In great condition all around.
Size: 2.5 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm (thumbnail)
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