Acanthite – Attractive Crystal Formation from the Imiter Mine

$85.00

This specimen is from the Imitier Mine in the Souss-Massa-Draa Region of Morocco. It consists of a chain-like formation with links composed of silver grey acanthite crystals. The crystals are dipyramidal octahedrons with well defined corners and edges. The largest crystal is 16 mm across. The piece measures 1 1/4 x 11/16 x 1/2 inches or 32 x 18 x 12 mm

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Description

This acanthite is from the Imiter Mine in the Imiter District, Tinghir Province, Draa-Tafilalet Region of Morocco.. This is a large silver mine that contains 70 minerals including acanthite. It is a silver sulfide found in the oxidation zones of silver ore deposits and It  contains the elements Ag and S. This specimen consists of what looks like a chain-like formation with links composed of silver grey acanthite crystals. These crystals are modified dipyramidal octahedrons in a branching formation.  The rear-base of the piece is the former matrix attachment point. The piece measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 inches or 45 x 32 x 12 mm.

Additional information

Weight4 oz

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