| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Polybasite-Pearceite with Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 37191 |
| Mineral: | Polybasite-Pearceite with Calcite |
| Locality: | Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Description: | Dark metallic pearceite-polybasite crystals up to 10 mm with yellow calcite crystals attached to the rear. Pearceite and polybasite form a series and lab tests are required to determine exact mineral species. Sensel paid $200 for the specimen in 1994. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M982 |
| Overall Size: | 25x22x14 mm |
| Crystals: | 2-10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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