Miargyrite

Cerro de Potosi, Potosi City, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Cabinet, 9.8 x 8.0 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 12/20/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/29/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Miargyrite is a rare silver species, and the name derives from the fact that it contain less Silver than Pyrargyrite, which it is commonly mistaken for. The crystals are micro to 3mm, with an average of about 1 mm in size. The luster is good, and many of the crystals have a rich, blue iridescence to them. For the species, this is a choice, rich specimen. And large!

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