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Silver wire crystals in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Silver wire crystals in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Silver wire crystals in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Silver wire crystals in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Silver wire crystals in Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 66592
Mineral:Silver wire crystals in Calcite
Locality:Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Slender wire-habit native silver crystals (naturally occurring silver crystals) in translucent white calcite. The calcite was partially dissolved to expose the silver crystals that were protected from damage.
Overall Size:4x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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