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Acanthite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Saxony, Germany

 
Acanthite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Saxony, Germany

Acanthite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Saxony, Germany

Acanthite from Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Saxony, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 33632
Mineral:Acanthite
Locality:Himmelsfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Saxony, Germany
Description:Large octahedral acanthite crystals with several colorless calcite crystals. Exceptional specimen from an old famous German mine with many large, distinct crystals visible. . Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #035; Ex. Jno Alex Rorer collection 1952
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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