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Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver from Proaņo Mine, Level 425, San Alberto Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver from Proaņo Mine, Level 425, San Alberto Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver from Proaņo Mine, Level 425, San Alberto Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver from Proaņo Mine, Level 425, San Alberto Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 36905
Mineral:Pyrargyrite var. Ruby Silver
Locality:Proaņo Mine, Level 425, San Alberto Vein, Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Metallic-looking single crystal of pyrargyrite with complexly crystallized surfaces and termination. The crystal is actually translucent dark-red but requires strong rear-illumination to see the translucency.
Overall Size:22x20x15 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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