Silver, Safflorite, Arsenopyrite, Calcite, Erythrite

Specimen ID: 8UT-NKK

Mineral(s)
Silver : Ag
Safflorite : (Co,Ni,Fe)As2
Arsenopyrite : FeAsS
Calcite : CaCO3
Erythrite : Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O
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A mass of safflorite and arsenopyrite with silver throughout as small masses and irregular veinlets all in a vein of calcite in meta-conglomerate. In and next to the vein in the matrix of the conglomerate are euhedral crystals of arsenopyrite to 8mm. Also in the matrix are small masses of silver and acanthite to 1mm.
Reiner Mielke - 8th May 2016

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A side view of the sample showing the calcite vein with massive safflorite and arsenopyrite ( + silver but not visible). Also visible are euhedral crystals of arsenopyrite in the matrix of the conglomerate.
Reiner Mielke - 8th May 2016

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Massive safflorite and arsenopyrite with small masses and fine irregular veinlets of silver. Also present is some secondary erythrite.
Reiner Mielke - 8th May 2016

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A eudedral crystal of arsenopyrite 2mm long in the matrix of the meta-conglomerate.
Reiner Mielke - 8th May 2016

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A tarnished eudedral crystal of arsenopyrite 2mm long in the matrix of the meta-conglomerate.
Reiner Mielke - 8th May 2016
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