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Silver in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Silver in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Silver in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 43176
Mineral:Silver in Calcite
Locality:Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Rich specimen of native silver in colorless calcite matrix. Many of the silver crystals are feather-like formations of smaller, parallel crystals growing off a central spine crystal. Has tarnished patina that can be cleaned if desired.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:0.5-17.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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