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Pyrargyrite on Calcite from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

 
Pyrargyrite on Calcite from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Pyrargyrite on Calcite from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Pyrargyrite on Calcite from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Pyrargyrite on Calcite from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pyrargyrite on Calcite from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 37515
Mineral:Pyrargyrite on Calcite
Locality:Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
Description:Lustrous dark metallic pyrargyrite crystals up to 5 mm an sparkling calcite microcrystals. Some of the calcite crystals have minute pyrargyrite inclusions visible inside when viewed under magnification. The bottom was sawn flat to remove excess matrix. Collected ca. 1900; ex. Carter Rich
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:.1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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