Pyrargyrite (classic locale)

Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 07/01/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/08/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A large, sharp, complexly crystallized pyrargyrite crystal from the famous mines at Guanajuato. The lustrous, steel-gray, crystal has fine form with one end being intensely hoppered. The bit of attached quartz and pyrite on the contacted side is a nice accent. The crystal does not have "ruby silver" gemminess. A classic, large, highly representative pyrargyrite from this noted locale.

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