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Silver on Pyrite, Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Silver on Pyrite, Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico

Silver on Pyrite, Quartz from Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19187
Mineral:Silver on Pyrite, Quartz
Locality:Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Curled, wire crystals of native silver up to 6 mm long on matrix of brassy pyrite (marcasite?) with scattered crystals of colorless quartz up to 7 mm. This is an unusual association of minerals for Mexican localities.
Overall Size:7x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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