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Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 61199
Mineral:Pyrargyrite
Locality:Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Cluster of lustrous gray-metallic pyrargyrite crystals with no matrix attached. The pyrargyrite crystals have striated prism faces with complex terminations. The pyrargyrite crystals show red translucency under magnification when rear illuminated.
Overall Size:18x14x14 mm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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