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Pyrargyrite - San Genaro Mine, Peru
Pyrargyrite - San Genaro Mine, Peru
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An attractive cluster of pyrargyrite crystals from the San Genaro Mine in Peru. Historically known as “ruby silver,” pyrargyrite is a silver-bearing sulfosalt prized by collectors for its distinctive deep red to dark metallic appearance and high silver content.
This specimen features several well-developed pyrargyrite crystals grouped prominently on a contrasting pale matrix. Under strong illumination, the crystals reveal subtle reddish tones characteristic of the species, while their metallic lustre and sharp crystal form give the piece excellent visual interest.
A fine miniature example of this classic silver mineral from an important Peruvian mining locality. Mounted on an acrylic base.
Mineral: Pyrargyrite
Locality: San Genaro Mine, Castrovirreyna Province, Peru
Crystal System: Trigonal
Mineral Class: Sulfides (Sulfosalts)
Dimensions: 3 × 3 × 3 cm
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