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Acanthite with Calcite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

 
Acanthite with Calcite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

Acanthite with Calcite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

Acanthite with Calcite from Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 62978
Mineral:Acanthite with Calcite
Locality:Uchucchaqua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous gray-metallic acanthite crystals on translucent white calcite. The acanthite crystals are in curved formations of interconnected crystals that have naturally-rounded edges.
Overall Size:25x25x20 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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