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Pyrargyrite on Quartz and Calcite from Mina Santo Niņo, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrargyrite on Quartz and Calcite from Mina Santo Niņo, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrargyrite on Quartz and Calcite from Mina Santo Niņo, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 37535
Mineral:Pyrargyrite on Quartz and Calcite
Locality:Mina Santo Niņo, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Dark metallic pyrargyrite crystal 10 mm across on matrix covered with milky quartz crystals up to 4 mm and white calcite microcrystals. The pyrargyrite has striated faces and complex termination.
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:.5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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