AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Silver wire crystals in Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 66593 |
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: | 29x20x10 mm |
Crystals: | 1-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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