Pyrargyrite with Silver
sold- Locality
- Colquechaca, Chayanta Province, PotosÃ, Bolivia
- Minerals
- Silver, Pyrargyrite
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- MK467
single well terminated Pyrargyrite crystal with attached Silver wires found approximately 30-40 years ago in the Colquechaca district in Bolivia. Mining at Colquechaca dates back to Spanish colonial times and it is still active today. The locality is known for fine Silver and Silver sulfosalt specimens though not commonly seen for sale.