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Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

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Acanthite : Ag2S

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

6.5 x 5.5 x 1.7 cm. A historic, old-time acanthite specimen from Joachimstal, Erzgebirge, Czech Republic. A solid, 3-dimensional, algae-like matte of greenish-gray acanthite coats matrix. Most of the acanthite is massive, but some areas have subhedral crystals. A few areas have sharply euhedral crystals, which define the species. Classic, VERY ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 154672    View Count: 212

Multiple photos availableArgentopyrite : AgFe2S3, Proustite : Ag3AsS3

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

This is an exceedingly rich specimen with good pedigree, containing about the most Argentopyrite you will ever see on one specimen. Argentopyrite is a rare silver species. What is particularly nice about this piece is that the crystallization is so rich it makes for a readily visible cluster of "knobs" so you don't have to look for the usual ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 76623    View Count: 475

Argentopyrite : AgFe2S3

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Prismatic, distorted, dark bronze color Argentopyrite crystals on Quartz. 6x4,5 mm the field in photo. Obtained from Alexandr Martaus, in my personal systematic suite. Photo Simone Citon.
 © Simone CitonPhoto ID: 230632    View Count: 78

Multiple photos availableArsenic : As

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Native arsenic in typical botryoidal form, with irization in some areas. Field of view is 2.7 cm.
 © Ł Kruszewski 2007Photo ID: 110699    View Count: 237

Arsenic : As, Orpiment : As2S3

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Botroidal arsenic with yellow orpiment coating, size 7.5x5 cm. Gerard van der Veldt collection and photo.
 © G. van der VeldtPhoto ID: 116472    View Count: 194

Multiple photos availableArsenic : As, Realgar : As4S4

Svornost Mine (Einigkeit Mine), Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Massive botryoidal arsenic with small crystal of realgar.
Specimen collected in 1978.
Photo and collection: dr.Ladislav Turecky
Size of specimen: 8 x 3 x 3 cm
 © Laco TureckyPhoto ID: 114349    View Count: 162

Arsenic : As

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Strange formed arsenic with minor proustite and native silver, size 7x4.5 cm. Gerard van der Veldt collection and photo.
 © G. van der VeldtPhoto ID: 115180    View Count: 149

Arsenic : As

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Massive arsenic, size 11x7 cm. Gerard van der Veldt collection and photo.
 © G. van der VeldtPhoto ID: 116338    View Count: 143

Arsenic : As

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Fine specimen of Arsenic from Jachymov.
Ex Z. Gabelica Collection.
Collection and photo, Paul De Bondt.
 © Paul De BondtPhoto ID: 149133    View Count: 135

Arsenic : As

Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Ostrov, Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

Small specimens of arsenic crystals. From the collection of the British Museum of Natural History #1908,128 (1975). Scale at bottom of image is an inch with a rule at one cm.
Photo ID: 217760    View Count: 83
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