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Silver (wire crystals) on Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

 
Silver (wire crystals) on Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

Silver (wire crystals) on Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

Silver (wire crystals) on Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 65082
Mineral:Silver (wire crystals) on Calcite
Locality:Guanajuato, Mexico
Description:Twisted wire-shaped gray-metallic silver crystals on translucent brown calcite microcrystals. The silver has a dull tarnish that can be cleaned to bright metallic luster, but will eventually tarnish again.
Overall Size:28x22x13 mm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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