Acanthite with Chalcopyrite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Calcite, Quartz
specimen number:
4871041
location:
ore stockpile, Hecla Rosebud mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
description:
I think an extra nice example for the species from an unusual locality. Thin prismatic metallic crystals of acanthite to 1.4 cm in length throughout this open pocket with crystallized pyrrhotite, these being replaced by pyrite. Minor calcite, quartz, and chalcopyrite present as well. This is in very good condition.
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Acanthite):
Acanthite — China
Origin: Hongda mine, Lingqiu Co., Shanxi, China
Number: (9506832)
Size: 4.7 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
Acanthite — Germany
Origin: Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
Number: (2063649)
Size: 2.3 x 1.7 x 1.0 cm (thumbnail)
Acanthite — Morocco
Origin: Imiter mine, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco
Number: (9501544)
Size: 6.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)