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Pyrargyrite from Santo Niņo Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrargyrite from Santo Niņo Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrargyrite from Santo Niņo Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19528
Mineral:Pyrargyrite
Locality:Santo Niņo Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Superb cluster of large pyrargyrite crystals from the famous Santo Niņo vein find. The pyrargyrite (an important silver ore) is dark, translucent, red with metallic surface that obscures the color. A great specimen for the price with few imperfections.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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