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Acanthite from Cata Mine, Guanajuato Silver Mining District, Central Plateau, Guanajuato, Mexico

 
Acanthite from Cata Mine, Guanajuato Silver Mining District, Central Plateau, Guanajuato, Mexico

Acanthite from Cata Mine, Guanajuato Silver Mining District, Central Plateau, Guanajuato, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 33929
Mineral:Acanthite
Locality:Cata Mine, Guanajuato Silver Mining District, Central Plateau, Guanajuato, Mexico
Description:Lustrous crystal grouping of dark metallic acanthite with no matrix attached. The crystal faces are smooth and clean. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #329
Overall Size:13x10x4 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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