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Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Acanthite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 50223
Mineral:Acanthite
Locality:Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Highly-lustrous metallic acanthite crystals in branching formations of interconnected distorted crystals with many exhibiting hoppered-growth. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #651; originally acquired in 1999 from J. Fast
Overall Size:40x19x15 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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