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Acanthite


Acanthite : Ag2S

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Locality: San Juan de Rayas Mine (Rayas Mine; Reyes Mine), Guanajuato, Mun. de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Well formed crystals of acanthite tapering from a small 1 mm stem up to a large, blocky crystal 9 mm across. The large crystal exhibits the typical cavernous habit (hollow, concave areas). Classic specimen, no damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 16x9x8 mm. Size of individual crystals: 1-9 mm.

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