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Silver with Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Silver with Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Silver with Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Silver with Calcite from Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 82813
Mineral:Silver with Calcite
Locality:Andres del Rio District, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Rich specimen of gray metallic native silver crystals (naturally occurring silver crystals) with remnants of translucent white calcite in crevices between the silver crystals. The silver crystals are sharp, well defined octahedrons with scattered twins. Ex. Miller collection; ex. Betts #69788
Overall Size:26x18x12 mm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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