Silver with Acanthite
specimen number:
1135014
location:
Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
description: A superb old-time German classic from Saxony! A thick ropy curled wire of native silver, this to 1.5 cm in thickness, is coated with black crystallized acanthite. Small acanthite cubic crystals are present up and down the silver wires. Shows nicely all around and without damage. Minor calcite in association. Measures 5.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm. Neat and very choice!
Size: 5.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
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