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Pyrargyrite and Calcite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Pyrargyrite and Calcite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

Pyrargyrite and Calcite from Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 61193
Mineral:Pyrargyrite and Calcite
Locality:Fresnillo District, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Lustrous metallic 18 mm pyrargyrite crystal with partial overgrowth on the termination and rear with transparent colorless calcite crystals to 4 mm. The pyrargyrite crystal is prismatic form and shows red translucency in areas when rear illuminated.
Overall Size:20x17x13 mm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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