AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 50224 |
Mineral: | Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver |
Locality: | Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico |
Description: | Large single crystal 30 mm long of lustrous metallic-looking pyrargyrite with epitactic overgrowth of smaller pyrargyrite crystals to 3 mm. The pyrargyrite crystals are translucent red color when rear-illuminated. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #772b; originally acquired in 1999 |
Overall Size: | 3.5x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | 1-30 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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