| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Acanthite pseudomorphs after Argentite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 56404 |
| Mineral: | Acanthite pseudomorphs after Argentite |
| Locality: | San Juan de Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Description: | Metallic pseudo-cubic acanthite pseudomorphs after argentite crystals in flattened formation of parallel crystals with gray outer surfaces. The argentite crystallized first, but is only stable above 179° C, then altered to acanthite pseudomorphs. Ex. E. Carmichael collection |
| Overall Size: | 17x10x4 mm |
| Crystals: | 0.5-8.0 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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