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Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

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Acanthite : Ag2S

Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

A superb pair of Acanthite crystals from one of the world’s great Silver localities. For size, luster, and sharpness, these are way above the norm, making this a truly outstanding specimen. 3-dimensional! 2.2 x 2 x .8 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 39490    View Count: 681

Acanthite : Ag2S

Neue Hoffnung Gottes Mine, Bräunsdorf, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Picture width 3 mm. Collection and photograph Stephan Wolfsried
 © Stephan WolfsriedPhoto ID: 51495    View Count: 650

Acanthite : Ag2S, Silver : Ag

Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Sculptural specimen with hoppered crystals of submetallic gray acanthite, 2.7 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm. Paintbrush-like growths of minor silver project from some of the crystals. RFC T1497.
 © Michael C. RoarkePhoto ID: 104208    View Count: 259

Acanthite : Ag2S

Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Nice 16x10 mm specimen with good crystal on top.
 © Volker BetzPhoto ID: 205070    View Count: 202

Multiple photos availableAcanthite : Ag2S

Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

A stunning miniature of this rare mineral from a classic locality. 1 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/4 inches. Crystal-Odyssey specimen. gemcrystals@aol.com
 © Joseph A. FreilichPhoto ID: 71192    View Count: 171

Acanthite : Ag2S, Baryte : BaSO4, Polybasite : [(Ag,Cu)6(Sb,As)2S7][Ag9CuS4]

Neuer Morgenstern Mine, Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

The specimen is ~ two inches high. The scale in the bottom of the image is an inch with a vertical line at one cm. The specimen was for years in the collection of Arthur Montgomery who gave it with others to Dick Bideaux and when Dick sold his collection through Wayne Leicht, I managed to buy it. Who will get it next?
Photo ID: 209368    View Count: 111

Acanthite : Ag2S

Himmelsfürst Mine, Brand-Erbisdorf, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Picture width 15 mm. Collection and photo Stephan Wolfsried
 © Stephan WolfsriedPhoto ID: 221726    View Count: 86

Acanthite : Ag2S, Calcite : CaCO3

Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Acanthite crystals with calcite crystals. Scale at bottom of image is one inch with a rule at one cm.
Photo ID: 215990    View Count: 83

Acanthite : Ag2S

Himmelfahrt Mine, Freiberg, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Acanthite crystals. British Museum of Natural History specimen #36258 (1975). Scale at bottom if image is one inch with a rule at one cm.
Photo ID: 215992    View Count: 80

Acanthite : Ag2S

Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Acanthite crystals. This specimen is a world class acanthite specimen. Specimen is in the Bosch collection at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC, USA #B2165. Scale at bottom of image is one inch with a rule at one cm.
Photo ID: 215987    View Count: 75

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