| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Gold, Acanthite, Quartz |
 |
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 38812 |
| Mineral: | Gold, Acanthite, Quartz |
| Locality: | (Grande Mine), Caborca District, Sonora, Mexico |
| Description: | Heavy mass of native gold crystals up to 1 mm across with dark metallic acanthite crystals up to 3 mm. Remnants of quartz matrix are in areas between the gold crystals. The association of acanthite (a silver mineral) with gold is uncommon. |
| Overall Size: | 32x17x10 mm |
| Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.