Silver with Acanthite, Calcite (repaired)
specimen number:
1135018
location:
Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway
description: A 10.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm calcite rich brecciated matrix, this hosting numerous thickish wires of native silver to 2.2 cm in length. The wires are in turn coated with small lead-gray non-lustrous cubic crystals of acanthite. The piece has been repaired, throughout the matrix, near the right end of the matrix. Choice old-time combination piece, neat with the acanthite crystal coating.
Size: 10.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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