Pyrargyrite (Ruby Silver)

Item Description

This specimen is from a find from about 20 years ago in Fresnillo. The piece has actually been stored in a closed box in a dark room for many years, which I think has contributed to the strength of the color. You can see piece features a stout, sharp, splendent, metallic silvery color crystal group with a deep blood red color inside when backlit. Very beautiful! A wonderful thumbnail of this world famous "ruby silver" material. The finest Pyrargyrites in the world are found at Fresnillo, and even smaller pieces like this are truly impressive when you see such fine crystallization combined with the fac that it's a transparent sulfosalt! Valued at $700.