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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Acanthite
Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosi, Bolivia
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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| Origin Location |
Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, Potosi, Bolivia |
| Description |
A single, small 1-2 mm example of the relatively common silver sulphide mineral, acanthite, perched on matrix. Acanthite is the chemically stable form of silver sulphide at room temperature. Its' name is derived from the Greek term "akantha" for its triangular shape resembling a thorn or arrowhead. |
| Luster |
Submetallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Acanthite: Ag2S
silver sulfide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite Graphite Coral var. Stag Coral Barrerite Enstatite var. Bronzite |
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