T1415) Acanthite - 425 level, Block C, Proano Mine, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico Size: 3.3 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm () ex. Dawn and Jim Minette
A superbly crystallized grouping of silvery metallic lustrous acanthite crystals measuring to 1.0 cm in size, these forming a sort of "stem" and measuring 3.3 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm in size overall. This is well crystallized all around 360 degrees and is completely free of damage. The quality is excellent! Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection #T1415 with data card. Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 34: 36-89. A9504854) Acanthite - Imiter Mine, Boumalne-Dadès, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draâ Region, Morocco Size: 28 x 17 x 32 mm (miniature)
A superbly crystallized "toe-nail" specimen for this species from Morocco! The specimen consists of lustrous metallic silver spiky terminated crystals of acanthite to 10 mm in length coming aesthetically off of matrix. Shows nicely all around. Well developed and undamaged completely; exceptionally fine and choice. Size: 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm. Ref: The Mineralogical Record 20(5), 396. A1029822) Acanthite - Imiter Mine, Boumalne-Dadès, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draâ Region, Morocco Size: 3.6 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm (miniature) ex. Dawn and Jim Minette
A superbly crystallized grouping of non-lustrous sharply formed octahedral crystals of acanthite measuring 3.6 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm in size overall. No matrix for this branching grouping; the specimen is undamaged and crystallized all around 360 degrees. The largest crystals measure 1.7 cm across. Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection. A1021179) Acanthite - San Juan de Rayas Mine, Guanajuato, Mun. de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico Size: 2.9 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm (thumbnail)
Very fine lustrous metallic branching crystals of acanthite to 0.7 cm in size are forming a 2.9 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm matrix-less cluster. No damage. Choice for this species! Ex Dawn and Jim Minette collection. 3682005) Acanthite on Silver - Broken Hill, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia Size: 2.6 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm (thumbnail)
Interesting thumbnail for this famous locality consisting of a crystalline mass of native silver measuring 2.6 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm in size, this coated with sooty black acanthite. A3003461) Acanthite with Calcite - Deer Horn Mine, Cross Lake, Coleman Township, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada Size: 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm (miniature) ex. Peter Gillis
A neat locality specimen for this silver-bearing species consisting of a 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 cm calcite crystal coated matrix, this scattered with lustrous metallic crystals of acanthite to 0.35 cm in size. No damage. Ex Peter Gillis collection. This is crystallized on both sides of the matrix. A9700242) Acanthite with Polybasite - San Juan de Rayas Mine (Rayas Mine; Reyes Mine), Guanajuato, Mun. de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico Size: 2.1 x 1.8 x 4.1 cm (miniature)
Superb black well formed crystals of acanthite to 6 mm in size are set nicely upon a matrix of black crystallized polybasite. The polybasite is in the form of thin pseudohexagonal platy crystals to 5 mm. This shows well all around and is damage-free. Excellent for the species! Size: 2.1 x 1.8 x 4.1 cm. Ref: Rocks & Min.: 14:309. A3003384) Acanthite with Quartz - Fresnillo de Gonzalez Echeverria (Fresnillo), Mun. de Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico Size: 7.7 x 7.6 x 6.9 cm (small cabinet)
An outstanding crystallized matrix specimen for this species! A 7.7 x 7.6 x 6.9 cm matrix is hosting extremely bright and lustrous well crystallized acanthite forming a grouping measuring 3.6 x 3.1 x 1.3 cm in size. The acanthite crystals are set on a druse of micro crystalline colorless quartz. No damage. The specimen has been either repaired or stabalized; I cannot tell which but there is a tiny amount of glue visible under the microscope in some areas between the crystals and the matrix. You cannot see this with the naked eye. Sits perfectly for display - an outstanding matrix example for this species! Ex Peter Gillis collection. A2925897) Acanthite with Silver - Gowganda, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada Size: 5.0 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Rounded nodular crystallized acanthite is completely covering matrix. Minor crystalline native silver is sparsely scattered throughout the acanthite. Quite nice for the species from this Canadian locality! No damage. Ex Gene and Sally LaBerge collection. Size: 5.0 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm. 3743036) Acanthite with Silver - Hongda Mine, Xiaoqinggou Ag-Mn deposit, Lingqiu Co., Datong Prefecture, Shanxi Province, China Size: 7.1 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm (small cabinet)
A 7.1 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm crystallized mass of lead gray acanthite, this hosting sparse wire silver. A3003240) Acanthite with Silver, Calcite - Highland Bell Mine, Beaverdell, Greenwood Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada Size: 10.0 x 5.8 x 3.7 cm (cabinet)
A 10.0 x 5.8 x 3.7 cm matrix, this very rich throughout with metallic gray well defined crystals of acanthite to 0.2 cm in size. There are groupings of dark gray ropy wire native silver present as well. This is a very well crystallized cabinet specimen for both species from this important Canadian locality. No damage. 1065638) Actinolite - H&K Silver Hill Quarry, Narvon, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA Size: 5.0 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm (miniature)
Rich sparkling green crystals of actinolite to 0.3 cm in size are covering a 5.0 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm matrix. Good for this species! Ex Steve Pullman collection. 1043993) Adamite - 13th level Gypsum Fissure, Potosà Mine, Francisco Portillo, West Camp, Santa Eulalia District, Mun. de Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico Size: 3.6 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Neat idiomorphic crystals of adamite to 1.3 cm in size are set attractively upon a 3.6 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm matrix. Very slight chipping is present; overall in good condition. Neat for the species. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. 3282585) Adamite - 80' level, Gold Hill Mine, Gold Hill, Gold Hill District, Deep Creek Mts, Tooele Co., Utah, USA Size: 3.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm (miniature)
A pretty green crystallized grouping of adamite measuring 0.9 cm across is set on a 3.6 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm matrix. Minor contacting is present as seen in the photos. Nice for the species at this locality. Ex Lane Johnson collection. 3282189) Adamite - Between 80' & 110' levels, Gold Hill Mine, Gold Hill, Gold Hill District, Deep Creek Mts, Tooele Co., Utah, USA Size: 7.9 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm (small cabinet)
Sparkling yellowish transparent crystals of adamite to 0.15 cm in length are scattered over this 7.9 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm matrix. Ex Lane Johnson collection.
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