Detailed information
Species
Acanthite
Dimensions
41 x 50 x 16
mm
Locality
Freiberg Erzgebirge, Saxony Germany
Condition
No recorded repairs
Acanthite is the low temperature silver sulphide dimorph of Argentite and in this rich example occurs as crude composite crystals of up to 2 cm across in a coarsely crystallised, pinkish, granitic matrix. From the classic Freiberg mining district in Saxony, Germany, the Acanthite forms partly developed individual crystals to over 1 cm, each displaying several, often rounded faces with pitted and striated surfaces. The specimen looks good stood vertically with the matrix sat horizontally forming the base. A great specimen of this classic silver species from Freiberg.