Chlorargyrite Druse on Nodule

Chlorargyrite Druse on Nodule from Silver King Mine, San Bernardino Co., California

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

This, silver chloride, is a rare mineral species from places like Broken Hill, NSW, Australia. From the USA and in particular, California, it is rarer still. This nodule has on one surface a sparkling druse of light brown to cocoa colored microcrystals. Discovered in 1902 and an important historical and locality specimen!

Locality

Silver King Mine, San Bernardino Co., California

Dimensions

5.2 x 5.0 x 3.3 cm.


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