Silver, Gypsum, Galena

Specimen ID: VTN-MFY

Mineral(s)
Silver : Ag
Gypsum : CaSO4·2H2O
Galena : PbS
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
18cm x 5cm x 4cm
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Wires of native silver included in gypsum, from the Junction Mine. A very unusual combination from Broken Hill. Overall specimen is 18 cm in length. Field of view is 3 x 3 cm. (See other pictures for the full sample) Specimen and photo - T Dart collection.
Trevor Dart - 28th July 2012

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Wires of native silver included in gypsum, from the Junction Mine. A very unusual combination from Broken Hill. Overall specimen is 18 cm in length. Field of view is 2.5 x 2 cm. (See other pictures for the full sample) Specimen and photo - T Dart collection.
Trevor Dart - 28th July 2012

Photo added to mindat.org

Wires of native silver included in gypsum, from the Junction Mine. A very unusual combination from Broken Hill. The gypsum has formed a filling between the native silver which sits on top of a base of leached galena. Specimen is 18 x 5 x 4 cm. Specimen and photo - T Dart collection.
Trevor Dart - 28th July 2012

Photo added to mindat.org

Wires of native silver included in gypsum, from the Junction Mine. A very unusual combination from Broken Hill. The gypsum has formed a filling between the native silver which sits on top of a base of leached galena. Specimen is 18 x 5 x 4 cm. Specimen and photo - T Dart collection.
Trevor Dart - 28th July 2012

Photo added to mindat.org

Wires of native silver included in gypsum, from the Junction Mine. A very unusual combination from Broken Hill. The gypsum has formed a filling between the native silver which sits on top of a base of leached galena. Specimen is 18 x 5 x 4 cm. Specimen and photo - T Dart collection.
Trevor Dart - 28th July 2012
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