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Silver on Calcite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Silver on Calcite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 59574
Mineral:Silver on Calcite
Locality:Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Many twisted slightly tarnished wire-crystals of metallic native silver (naturally occurring silver) on a plate of colorless calcite. The silver wire crystals are quite long and would exceed 60 mm if stretched straight.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:10-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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